Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 8010

Lets look much closer at the Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 8010, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and 8010 (13MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was brought out 13 months earlier than the 8010 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FE-25 scores against the 8010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-25 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-25 Gallery & Olympus 8010 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Olympus 8010 has specifications of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 8010 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-25 compared to the 8010.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and 8010 is 98 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and 8010.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus 8010 to resolve more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.