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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-610 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 TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-610, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and TG-610 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was revealed 24 months before the TG-610 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the FE-25 grades versus the TG-610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Olympus TG-610

 FE-25 TG-610 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus FE-25

 TG-610 FE-25 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution920k112kClearer display (+808k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Olympus TG-610

 FE-25 TG-610 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-25 features physical measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Olympus TG-610 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-25 vs the TG-610.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and TG-610 is 98 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and TG-610.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-610 to render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older FE-25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography details
Olympus TG-610 Street photography details
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography factors
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography information
61
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
64
environment proof
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography advice
27
good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.4 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
43
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-25
Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
9
no video recording
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Olympus TG-610
 Olympus FE-25Olympus TG-610
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-25 Olympus TG-610
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2768 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4" 3"
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 210 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $15 $223