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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH20, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and FH20 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was introduced 12 months before the FH20 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FE-25 grades vs the FH20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic FH20

 FE-25 FH20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Olympus FE-25

 FH20 FE-25 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent 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 FH20

 FE-25 FH20 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. 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) while the Panasonic FH20 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-25 compared to the FH20.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and FH20 is 98 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and FH20.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH20 to render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FE-25 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-25
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH20
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low max ISO (0)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-25
Sports photography with Panasonic FH20
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography factors
61
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
64
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography info
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-25
Vlogging with Panasonic FH20
9
lack of video recording
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FH20
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2768 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4" 2.7"
Resolution of display 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 178 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $15 $179