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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS25 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS25, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was launched within a month of the FS25 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FE-25 scores versus the FS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic FS25

 FE-25 FS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus FE-25

 FS25 FE-25 
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FS25

 FE-25 FS25 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-25 has outer measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-25 vs the FS25.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and FS25 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and FS25.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FS25 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography information
Panasonic FS25 Street photography information
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low max ISO (0)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography factors
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography details
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography details
61
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography factors
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.4 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
32
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
28
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2009-01-27
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2768 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $15 $230