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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus VG-120 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 VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus FE-25 and Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both designed by Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and VG-120 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was released 24 months earlier than the VG-120 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the FE-25 scores against the VG-120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Olympus VG-120

 FE-25 VG-120 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus FE-25

 VG-120 FE-25 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Olympus VG-120

 FE-25 VG-120 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-25 enjoys exterior 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) while the Olympus VG-120 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-25 and Olympus VG-120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-25 against the VG-120.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and VG-120 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and VG-120.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus VG-120 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older FE-25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography info
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
good MP (14MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-25
Street photography with Olympus VG-120
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography advice
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography advice
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
good MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (160 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
62
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (160 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography highlights
27
great max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
36
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (160 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-25
Vlogging with Olympus VG-120
9
can't shoot video
28
quite wide (26mm)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Olympus VG-120
 Olympus FE-25Olympus VG-120
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-25 Olympus VG-120
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2768 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range - 7cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 112k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 120g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 160 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-70B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $15 $190