Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic LX100 II
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic LX100 II Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
- Launched August 2018
- Replaced the Panasonic LX100
Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic LX100 II, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and LX100 II (17MP) and the FE-25 (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FE-25 was manufactured 10 years prior to the LX100 II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FE-25 matches up versus the LX100 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic LX100 II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-25 & Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-25 Gallery & Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic LX100 II
FE-25 | LX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Olympus FE-25
LX100 II | FE-25 | |||
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Launched | August 2018 | January 2009 | More recent by 117 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 112k | Clearer display (+1128k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic LX100 II
FE-25 | LX100 II | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 II has specifications of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic LX100 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FE-25 against the LX100 II.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and LX100 II is 98 and 81 respectively.
Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and LX100 II.
As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FE-25 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic LX100 II will show greater detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-25 will be behind in sensor tech.
Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications
Olympus FE-25 | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus FE-25 | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II |
Type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2018-08-22 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 17 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2768 | 4736 x 3552 |
Maximum native ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 24-75mm (3.1x) |
Max aperture | - | f/1.7-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.4" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 112 thousand dots | 1,240 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,760 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 1800s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 392 grams (0.86 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") |
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 | - | 340 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $15 | $998 |