Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus XZ-1

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus FE-25 versus Olympus XZ-1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is relatively close but the FE-25 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") feature different sensor measurements.

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The FE-25 was launched 24 months prior to the XZ-1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FE-25 matches up vs the XZ-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-25 and Olympus XZ-1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 features physical measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-1 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-25 versus Olympus XZ-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-25 versus the XZ-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and XZ-1 is 98 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and XZ-1.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The FE-25 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The older FE-25 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.