Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-M1 III
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-M1 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 0
- No Video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
- Released February 2020
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-M1 III Overview
The following is a detailed review of the Olympus FE-25 versus Olympus E-M1 III, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both built by Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and E-M1 III (20MP) and the FE-25 (1/2.3") and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FE-25 was manufactured 12 years earlier than the E-M1 III which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the FE-25 grades against the E-M1 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-M1 III Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-25 and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Olympus E-M1 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Olympus E-M1 III
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Olympus FE-25
E-M1 III | FE-25 | |||
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Released | February 2020 | January 2009 | Newer by 135 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 112k | Crisper screen (+925k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Olympus E-M1 III
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-M1 III Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 has outer measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 III has specifications of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-25 versus Olympus E-M1 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-25 vs the E-M1 III.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and E-M1 III is 98 and 67 respectively.
Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-M1 III Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and E-M1 III.
Plainly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-25 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Olympus E-M1 III will resolve greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-M1 III Specifications
Olympus FE-25 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus FE-25 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
Class | Ultracompact | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-01-07 | 2020-02-11 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic IX |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 226.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2768 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 121 |
Cross type focus points | - | 121 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | () | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 2.4 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 112 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 60.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | None | 4096x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 580g (1.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
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 | ||
Battery life | - | 420 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BLH-1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | - | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) |
Card slots | Single | Two |
Retail pricing | $15 | $1,800 |