Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-5020

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and FE-5020 is 98 and 95 respectively.

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.