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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and FP7 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was brought out 24 months before the FP7 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FE-25 scores versus the FP7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic FP7

 FE-25 FP7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus FE-25

 FP7 FE-25 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Display sizing3.5"2.4"Larger display (+1.1")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FP7

 FE-25 FP7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 enjoys physical 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) while the Panasonic FP7 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FP7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-25 and the FP7.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and FP7 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and FP7.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to result in more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography highlights
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography features
61
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
63
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (147g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
27
great maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
41
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging advice
9
no video
29
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than competition (147 grams)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FP7
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2768 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.4" 3.5"
Display resolution 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 240 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $15 $227