Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-870

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus FE-25 versus Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact cameras and both are designed by Olympus. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and TG-870 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was introduced 8 years earlier than the TG-870 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FE-25 matches up against the TG-870 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-25 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Olympus TG-870 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-25 has outer 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 TG-870 has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-25 versus Olympus TG-870 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-25 compared to the TG-870.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and TG-870 is 98 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and TG-870.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-870 to produce more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.