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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus FE-25 and Olympus TG-6, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was launched 11 years prior to the TG-6 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the FE-25 grades vs the TG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Olympus TG-6

 FE-25 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus FE-25

 TG-6 FE-25 
LaunchedMay 2019January 2009Newer by 126 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1040k112kCrisper screen (+928k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Olympus TG-6

 FE-25 TG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 has physical measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-25 vs the TG-6.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and TG-6 is 98 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and TG-6.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-6 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-25
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
has manual focus
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Street photography advice
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-25
Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography features
61
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
68
good battery power (340 shots)
environment proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (253g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography info
27
good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
57
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proof
good battery power (340 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-25
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
9
no video shooting
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors in class (253 grams)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus FE-25Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-25 Olympus Tough TG-6
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-07 2019-05-22
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VIII
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2768 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 112 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes - Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 253g (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 - 340 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots 1 1
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