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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FZ300 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Released July 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic FZ300

 FE-25 FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Olympus FE-25

 FZ300 FE-25 
ReleasedJuly 2015January 2009Fresher by 79 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1040k112kSharper screen (+928k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FZ300

 FE-25 FZ300 

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

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

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-25
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ300
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-25
Street photography with Panasonic FZ300
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
59
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (691 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography features
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery (380 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography highlights
61
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
59
good battery (380 shots)
environment proofing
boasts focus via touch
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (691 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
27
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery (380 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
62
fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (691 grams)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic FZ300
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-07 2015-07-16
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
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 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.4 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 112k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 691 grams (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
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 - 380 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $15 $598