Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH1

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-25 versus Panasonic FH1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was revealed 12 months before the FH1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FE-25 scores against the FH1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-25 has outer 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) while the Panasonic FH1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-25 versus Panasonic FH1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FE-25 and the FH1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and FH1 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and FH1.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH1 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older FE-25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.