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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SH-3 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 SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SH-2
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SH-3, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was manufactured 8 years before the SH-3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-25 grades vs the SH-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Olympus SH-3

 FE-25 SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus FE-25

 SH-3 FE-25 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2009More recent by 86 months
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kClearer display (+348k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Olympus SH-3

 FE-25 SH-3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-25 has got physical 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) while the Olympus SH-3 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-25 vs the SH-3.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and SH-3 is 98 and 88 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and SH-3.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to resolve more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FE-25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography factors
Olympus SH-3 Street photography factors
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low max ISO (0)
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (271g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Sports photography camera
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
Travel photography with Olympus SH-3
61
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
74
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
offers focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography highlights
27
fast max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
55
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-25
Vlogging with Olympus SH-3
9
can't record video
35
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Olympus SH-3
 Olympus FE-25Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-25 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-07 2016-02-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2768 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4" 3"
Display resolution 112k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 11.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 - 271 grams (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 - 380 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
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