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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP2 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic FP2

 FE-25 FP2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus FE-25

 FP2 FE-25 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FP2

 FE-25 FP2 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

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

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography information
Panasonic FP2 Street photography information
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-25
Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography advice
61
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
56
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (151 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography advice
27
great maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.4")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
33
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-25
Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
9
no video recording
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than average (151 grams)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FP2
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2768 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4" 2.7"
Screen resolution 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 - 151 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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