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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-PL7

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-PL7 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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL6
  • New Model is Olympus E-PL8
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus FE-25 versus Olympus E-PL7, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Olympus. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) and the FE-25 (1/2.3") and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The FE-25 was revealed 6 years earlier than the E-PL7 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FE-25 grades vs the E-PL7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Olympus E-PL7

 FE-25 E-PL7 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Olympus FE-25

 E-PL7 FE-25 
RevealedSeptember 2014January 2009More modern by 68 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1037k112kCrisper screen (+925k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Olympus E-PL7

 FE-25 E-PL7 

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-25 enjoys physical dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL7 has sizing of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-25 versus Olympus E-PL7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FE-25 and the E-PL7.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-PL7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and E-PL7 is 98 and 86 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-PL7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and E-PL7.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-25 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus E-PL7 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-PL7 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-25
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL7
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
71
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography details
Olympus E-PL7 Street photography details
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low max ISO (0)
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-25
Sports photography with Olympus E-PL7
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-PL7 Travel photography factors
61
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
85
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-PL7 Landscape photography information
27
very good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-25
Vlogging with Olympus E-PL7
9
can't record video
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Olympus E-PL7
 Olympus FE-25Olympus PEN E-PL7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-25 Olympus PEN E-PL7
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-07 2014-09-01
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2768 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range () -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.4 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 112k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 357 grams (0.79 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 873
Other
Battery life - 350 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $15 $499