Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FZ300

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FZ300, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was released 7 years earlier than the FZ300 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FE-25 grades against the FZ300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-25 provides physical dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has proportions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-25 vs the FZ300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and FZ300 is 98 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and FZ300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FZ300 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FE-25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.