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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-5
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Olympus FE-25 and Olympus TG-4, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was brought out 7 years earlier than the TG-4 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FE-25 grades vs the TG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Olympus TG-4

 FE-25 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus FE-25

 TG-4 FE-25 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2009More modern by 76 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kSharper screen (+348k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Olympus TG-4

 FE-25 TG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-25 has exterior 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-4 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-25 and Olympus TG-4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-25 vs the TG-4.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and TG-4 is 98 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and TG-4.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-4 to render greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography details
Olympus TG-4 Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography highlights
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (380 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography features
61
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
74
better than average battery life (380 shots)
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (247g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-25
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
27
good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
62
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others (247g)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Olympus TG-4
 Olympus FE-25Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-25 Olympus Tough TG-4
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-07 2015-04-13
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2768 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 380 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $15 $379