Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP3
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Released January 2010
Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and FP3 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FE-25 was manufactured 12 months prior to the FP3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FE-25 grades versus the FP3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic FP3
FE-25 | FP3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus FE-25
FP3 | FE-25 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 12 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 112k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FP3
FE-25 | FP3 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-25 offers outer 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) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-25 compared to the FP3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and FP3 is 98 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and FP3.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FP3 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications
Olympus FE-25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus FE-25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-01-07 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine IV |
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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2768 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
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 | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.4 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 112k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.90 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE 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) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 | ||
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $15 | $182 |