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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic L1

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Introduced April 2007
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic L1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus FE-25 versus Panasonic L1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and L1 (7MP) and the FE-25 (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The FE-25 was unveiled 22 months after the L1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FE-25 matches up vs the L1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic L1

 FE-25 L1 
IntroducedJanuary 2009April 2007More modern by 22 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Olympus FE-25

 L1 FE-25 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions2.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution207k112kCrisper screen (+95k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic L1

 FE-25 L1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-25 comes with external 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) and the Panasonic L1 has dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-25 versus Panasonic L1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the FE-25 against the L1.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and L1 is 98 and 65 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and L1.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FE-25 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus FE-25 will render extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent FE-25 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-25
Street photography with Panasonic L1
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
58
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (606 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography features
Panasonic L1 Sports photography features
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
lighter than average in class (606g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-25
Landscape photography with Panasonic L1
27
great maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no image stabilization
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-25
Vlogging with Panasonic L1
9
lack of video recording
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic L1
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-01-07 2007-04-11
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 7MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2768 3136 x 2352
Maximum native ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range () -
Total lenses - 45
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dot 207 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 13.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 606 grams (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $15 $1,500