Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FX78
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FX78, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FE-25 was revealed 24 months earlier than the FX78 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the FE-25 grades versus the FX78 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FX78 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-25 Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic FX78
FE-25 | FX78 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Olympus FE-25
FX78 | FE-25 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 24 months | |
Display size | 3.5" | 2.4" | Larger display (+1.1") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 112k | Sharper display (+118k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FX78
FE-25 | FX78 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-25 provides external dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Panasonic FX78 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FX78 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FE-25 and the FX78.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and FX78 is 98 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and FX78.
All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX78 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications
Olympus FE-25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus FE-25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FX77 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2011-01-25 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
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 | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2768 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.4 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 112k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 | ||
Battery life | - | 200 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $15 | $210 |