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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 6020 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
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-25 versus Olympus 6020, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and 6020 (13MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was launched 13 months prior to the 6020 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FE-25 grades vs the 6020 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Olympus 6020

 FE-25 6020 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus FE-25

 6020 FE-25 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Olympus 6020

 FE-25 6020 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-25 enjoys external measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Olympus 6020 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-25 versus Olympus 6020 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-25 and the 6020.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and 6020 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and 6020.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus 6020 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography details
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent MP (13MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-25
Street photography with Olympus 6020
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition (122 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography details
Olympus 6020 Travel photography details
61
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than competition (122g)
weather proof
decent MP (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
40
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging advice
Olympus 6020 Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Olympus 6020
 Olympus FE-25Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-25 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 6020
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-07 2010-02-02
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2768 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 122g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - Li-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $15 $279