Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic S1
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic S1 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic S1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the S1 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-25 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the S1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FE-25 scores versus the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-25 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic S1
| FE-25 | S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus FE-25
| S1 | FE-25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 112k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic S1
| FE-25 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-25 provides outer dimensions 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 S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-25 against the S1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and S1 is 98 and 96 respectively.
Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and S1.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic S1 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
| Olympus FE-25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus FE-25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
| 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 | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 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 files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.4 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 112k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| 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 | ||
| Battery life | - | 240 shots |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $15 | $269 |
