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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FH25, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and FH25 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was manufactured 24 months before the FH25 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FE-25 grades vs the FH25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic FH25

 FE-25 FH25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus FE-25

 FH25 FE-25 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FH25

 FE-25 FH25 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 has outer dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FH25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-25 against the FH25.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and FH25 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and FH25.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH25 to result in more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography information
Panasonic FH25 Street photography information
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
61
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography features
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FH25
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VI
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2768 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $15 $180