Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP2

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and FP2 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was announced 12 months earlier than the FP2 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FE-25 scores vs the FP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-25 Gallery & Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 provides outside measurements 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) whilst the Panasonic FP2 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-25 and the FP2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and FP2 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and FP2.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FP2 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FE-25 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.