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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS42

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS42 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Expand to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed April 2009
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS42 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is pretty close but the FE-25 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The FE-25 was launched 3 months before the FS42 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FE-25 grades versus the FS42 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic FS42

 FE-25 FS42 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Olympus FE-25

 FS42 FE-25 
Screen sizing2.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FS42

 FE-25 FS42 
RevealedJanuary 2009April 2009Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-25 offers outer 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) whilst the Panasonic FS42 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FS42 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-25 compared to the FS42.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and FS42 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS42 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and FS42.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The FE-25 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS42 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS42 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS42 Street photography factors
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-25
Sports photography with Panasonic FS42
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
Travel photography with Panasonic FS42
61
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography info
27
very good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FS42 Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FS42
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-07 2009-04-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2768 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO - 1000
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.4 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 - 132 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $15 $580