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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus XZ-10 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
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus XZ-10, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was revealed 5 years earlier than the XZ-10 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FE-25 scores against the XZ-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Olympus XZ-10

 FE-25 XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus FE-25

 XZ-10 FE-25 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution920k112kSharper screen (+808k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Olympus XZ-10

 FE-25 XZ-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-25 offers exterior dimensions 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 XZ-10 has proportions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus XZ-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FE-25 vs the XZ-10.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and XZ-10 is 98 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and XZ-10.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus XZ-10 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
you can focus manually
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography features
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography features
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography info
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography info
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography advice
61
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
60
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (221 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography highlights
27
very good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
53
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-25
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
9
no video
35
really wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average (221g)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Olympus XZ-10
 Olympus FE-25Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-25 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-07 2013-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2768 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-2.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 112k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 221g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 240 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - Li-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $15 $428