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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-P5

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-P5 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
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus E-P5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Olympus E-P5

 FE-25 E-P5 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Olympus FE-25

 E-P5 FE-25 
LaunchedOctober 2013January 2009More modern by 57 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1037k112kCrisper screen (+925k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Olympus E-P5

 FE-25 E-P5 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-P5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
71
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography features
Olympus E-P5 Street photography features
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition (420 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography information
Olympus E-P5 Sports photography information
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
Travel photography with Olympus E-P5
61
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
68
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
heavier than competition (420g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography advice
27
great maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.4 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging details
Olympus E-P5 Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
33
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (420 grams)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Olympus E-P5
 Olympus FE-25Olympus PEN E-P5
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