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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
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Olympus FE-25 front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ 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
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus SP-590 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-25 versus Olympus SP-590 UZ, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was brought out about the same time to the SP-590 UZ which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FE-25 matches up vs the SP-590 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 FE-25 SP-590 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus FE-25

 SP-590 UZ FE-25 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 FE-25 SP-590 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-25 versus Olympus SP-590 UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FE-25 versus the SP-590 UZ.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and SP-590 UZ is 98 and 72 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and SP-590 UZ.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-590 UZ to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography info
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography info
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography factors
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography info
Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography info
61
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
58
weather sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography advice
27
very good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.4")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
45
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-25
Vlogging with Olympus SP-590 UZ
9
can't record video
24
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Olympus FE-25Olympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-25 Olympus SP-590 UZ
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-07 2009-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2768 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 413 grams (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $15 $249