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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FX90 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 FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released August 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-25 versus Panasonic FX90, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was brought out 3 years before the FX90 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FE-25 matches up vs the FX90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic FX90

 FE-25 FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Olympus FE-25

 FX90 FE-25 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2009More recent by 32 months
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kClearer screen (+348k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FX90

 FE-25 FX90 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-25 features outside measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-25 versus Panasonic FX90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-25 versus the FX90.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and FX90 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and FX90.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FX90 to produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-25 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-25
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX90
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography info
Panasonic FX90 Street photography info
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Sports photography camera
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
61
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
comes with focus by touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (200 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography highlights
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.4")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging highlights
9
lack of video recording
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FX90
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2011-08-26
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2768 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 112 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 149g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" 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
Battery life - 200 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $15 $227