Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-PL2

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-25 versus Olympus E-PL2, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the E-PL2 (12MP) is very similar but the FE-25 (1/2.3") and E-PL2 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The FE-25 was released 3 years before the E-PL2 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FE-25 matches up versus the E-PL2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-25 and Olympus PEN E-PL2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Olympus E-PL2 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-25 offers physical dimensions 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) while the Olympus E-PL2 has dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-25 versus Olympus E-PL2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-25 and the E-PL2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and E-PL2 is 98 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and E-PL2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-25 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus E-PL2 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.