Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-P5
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-P5 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
- Launched October 2013
- Succeeded the Olympus E-P3
Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-P5 Overview
Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus FE-25 versus Olympus E-P5, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and E-P5 (16MP) and the FE-25 (1/2.3") and E-P5 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FE-25 was introduced 5 years prior to the E-P5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the FE-25 scores against the E-P5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-P5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-25 and Olympus PEN E-P5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Olympus E-P5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Olympus E-P5
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Olympus FE-25
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Launched | October 2013 | January 2009 | More modern by 57 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 112k | Crisper screen (+925k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Olympus E-P5
FE-25 | E-P5 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-25 enjoys 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) while the Olympus E-P5 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-25 versus Olympus E-P5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-25 versus the E-P5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and E-P5 is 98 and 85 respectively.
Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and E-P5.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-25 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus E-P5 will show extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 will be behind in sensor technology.
Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications
Olympus FE-25 | Olympus PEN E-P5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus FE-25 | Olympus PEN E-P5 |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2013-10-03 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2768 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | () | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.4 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 112k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/320 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 420 gr (0.93 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 895 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $15 | $389 |