Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP8

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was unveiled 6 months before the FP8 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the FE-25 grades versus the FP8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 offers physical measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Panasonic FP8 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-25 and the FP8.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and FP8 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and FP8.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FP8 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.