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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP3 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic FP3
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic FP3

 FE-25 FP3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus FE-25

 FP3 FE-25 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FP3

 FE-25 FP3 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and FP3 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography highlights
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
60
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (155g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography highlights
27
great max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
37
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average (155 grams)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FP3
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
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