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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced March 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus FE-25 and Olympus SZ-30MR, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was revealed 3 years earlier than the SZ-30MR which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FE-25 grades versus the SZ-30MR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 FE-25 SZ-30MR 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Olympus FE-25

 SZ-30MR FE-25 
IntroducedMarch 2011January 2009More modern by 26 months
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kCrisper display (+348k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 FE-25 SZ-30MR 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-25 and the SZ-30MR.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and SZ-30MR is 98 and 89 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and SZ-30MR.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to result in greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography information
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-25
Street photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (226g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography highlights
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
61
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
lighter than others in class (226g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery life (220 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography info
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography info
27
great maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Olympus FE-25Olympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-25 Olympus SZ-30MR
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-07 2011-03-02
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2768 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.4 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 112k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 - 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
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