Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

The following is a thorough review of the Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was manufactured about the same time to the SP-565UZ and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FE-25 grades against the SP-565UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-25 and Olympus SP-565UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-25 features physical 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 SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SP-565UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-25 against the SP-565UZ.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and SP-565UZ is 98 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and SP-565UZ.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images however you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account.