Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH2

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FH2, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and FH2 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was brought out 24 months prior to the FH2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FE-25 scores vs the FH2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-25 has exterior measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-25 compared to the FH2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and FH2 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and FH2.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH2 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.