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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 550WP 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 550WP
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus FE-25 versus Olympus 550WP, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-25 was brought out about the same time to the 550WP which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FE-25 matches up versus the 550WP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Olympus 550WP

 FE-25 550WP 

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Olympus FE-25

 550WP FE-25 
Screen sizing2.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Olympus 550WP

 FE-25 550WP 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 offers physical dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Olympus 550WP has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-25 versus Olympus 550WP in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-25 and the 550WP.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and 550WP is 98 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and 550WP.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography information
Olympus 550WP Sports photography information
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 550WP Travel photography highlights
61
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
55
weather sealing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography info
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography info
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging factors
Olympus 550WP Vlogging factors
9
can't shoot video
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Olympus 550WP
 Olympus FE-25Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-25 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also called - mju 550WP
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2009-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2768 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing range - 7cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 112k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
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)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $15 $399