Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-5020
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![Olympus FE-25 front Olympus FE-25 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-FE-25/Olympus-FE-25-front.jpg)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched July 2009
- Also Known as X-935
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-5020, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The FE-25 was released 6 months before the FE-5020 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FE-25 scores versus the FE-5020 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-5020 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-25 and Olympus FE-5020. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Olympus FE-5020
FE-25 | FE-5020 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus FE-25
FE-5020 | FE-25 | |||
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Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Olympus FE-5020
FE-25 | FE-5020 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-25 comes with outer measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5020 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-5020 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-25 compared to the FE-5020.
![Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-25-vs-Olympus-FE-5020-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and FE-5020 is 98 and 95 respectively.
![Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-25-vs-Olympus-FE-5020-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and FE-5020.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-5020 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.
![Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-FE-25-vs-Olympus-FE-5020-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-25-vs-Olympus-FE-5020-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications
Olympus FE-25 | Olympus FE-5020 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-25 | Olympus FE-5020 |
Also called as | - | X-935 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2009-07-22 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2768 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | - | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.4 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 112 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.10 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 137 grams (0.30 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | LI-42B |
Self timer | - | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | xD-Picture Card, microSD |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $15 | $160 |