Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus FE-25 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the TG-2 iHS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FE-25 scores vs the TG-2 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-25 and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-25 has physical dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has proportions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-25 against the TG-2 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and TG-2 iHS is 98 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and TG-2 iHS.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-2 iHS to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.