Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 8000

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus FE-25 versus Olympus 8000, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was launched 5 months before the 8000 so 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 8000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FE-25 matches up against the 8000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-25 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 comes with outer dimensions 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 8000 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-25 versus Olympus 8000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-25 and the 8000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and 8000 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and 8000.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus 8000 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively.