Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SH-50

Here, we are matching up the Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SH-50, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and SH-50 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was launched 5 years earlier than the SH-50 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the FE-25 scores vs the SH-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-25 and Olympus SH-50. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 features exterior dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has specifications of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SH-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-25 compared to the SH-50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and SH-50 is 98 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and SH-50.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-50 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.