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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Introduced February 2019
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic S1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and S1 (24MP) and the FE-25 (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-25 was revealed 11 years prior to the S1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FE-25 grades vs the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic S1

 FE-25 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus FE-25

 S1 FE-25 
IntroducedFebruary 2019January 2009Newer by 122 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.4"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution2100k112kSharper display (+1988k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic S1

 FE-25 S1 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-25 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-25 vs the S1.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and S1 is 98 and 54 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and S1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FE-25 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic S1 will result in more detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
85
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than others in class (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-25
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
low battery life (380 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography factors
Panasonic S1 Travel photography factors
61
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
59
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
low battery life (380 shots)
heavier than others in class (1,021g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
27
great max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.4")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
low battery life (380 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging info
Panasonic S1 Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
32
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
does not contain selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (1,021g)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic S1
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-25 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Type Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-07 2019-02-01
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2768 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO - 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range () -
Total lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.4 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 112k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 1021 grams (2.25 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 3333
Other
Battery life - 380 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage slots Single 2
Cost at release $15 $2,498