Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH1
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Announced January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic FH1
FE-25 | FH1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus FE-25
FH1 | FE-25 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | January 2009 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 112k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FH1
FE-25 | FH1 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications
Olympus FE-25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus FE-25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS10 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2768 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.4 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 112k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 163 gr (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $15 | $150 |