Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FX90
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FX90 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic FX90
FE-25 | FX90 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Olympus FE-25
FX90 | FE-25 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 32 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer screen (+348k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FX90
FE-25 | FX90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
Olympus FE-25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
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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 |