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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus FE-25 versus Olympus FE-45, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was revealed within a month of the FE-45 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FE-25 grades versus the FE-45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Olympus FE-45

 FE-25 FE-45 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus FE-25

 FE-45 FE-25 
Display sizing2.5"2.4"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Olympus FE-45

 FE-25 FE-45 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-25 has got external dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Olympus FE-45 has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-25 and the FE-45.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and FE-45 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and FE-45.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should take the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Sports photography camera
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
Travel photography with Olympus FE-45
61
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-25
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-45
27
great maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
27
image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging details
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging details
9
can't record video
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Olympus FE-45
 Olympus FE-25Olympus FE-45
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-25 Olympus FE-45
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2009-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2768 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 112k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $15 $130