Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-PL1

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-PL1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the E-PL1 (12MP) is very similar but the FE-25 (1/2.3") and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-25 was announced 16 months earlier than the E-PL1 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FE-25 matches up versus the E-PL1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-25 and Olympus PEN E-PL1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-25 has got exterior 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) whilst the Olympus E-PL1 has sizing of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-PL1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FE-25 and the E-PL1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and E-PL1 is 98 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and E-PL1.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FE-25 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus E-PL1 will offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.