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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH1 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic FH1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic FH1

 FE-25 FH1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus FE-25

 FH1 FE-25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FH1

 FE-25 FH1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

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

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-25
Street photography with Panasonic FH1
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography features
61
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-25
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
27
fast max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.4")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FH1
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
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