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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS12 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched April 2009
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus FE-25 versus Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was launched 3 months before the FS12 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-25 scores against the FS12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic FS12

 FE-25 FS12 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Olympus FE-25

 FS12 FE-25 
Screen size2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FS12

 FE-25 FS12 
LaunchedJanuary 2009April 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-25 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Panasonic FS12 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FE-25 against the FS12.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and FS12 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and FS12.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FS12 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-25
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS12
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS12 Street photography factors
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography information
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography information
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Travel photography camera
61
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography factors
27
great max aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FS12
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2009-04-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2768 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 31-124mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 - 129g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $15 $228