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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FX78 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic FX78
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic FX78

 FE-25 FX78 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Olympus FE-25

 FX78 FE-25 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Display size3.5"2.4"Larger display (+1.1")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FX78

 FE-25 FX78 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography advice
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography features
61
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
56
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (200 shots)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-25
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX78
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.4")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
36
rather wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FX78
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
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