Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FZ100

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus FE-25 versus Panasonic FZ100, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and FZ100 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was brought out 18 months before the FZ100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FE-25 grades versus the FZ100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-25 enjoys external measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ100 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-25 versus Panasonic FZ100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-25 versus the FZ100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and FZ100 is 98 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and FZ100.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FZ100 to provide more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FE-25 will be behind in sensor tech.