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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic S3 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic S3, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and S3 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was announced 24 months prior to the S3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the FE-25 scores against the S3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic S3

 FE-25 S3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Olympus FE-25

 S3 FE-25 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Display dimension2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic S3

 FE-25 S3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-25 has got outside measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic S3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-25 and the S3.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and S3 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and S3.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic S3 to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography details
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography highlights
Panasonic S3 Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography features
Panasonic S3 Sports photography features
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
Travel photography with Panasonic S3
61
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competition (117 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-25
Landscape photography with Panasonic S3
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S3 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic S3
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2768 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.4 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 112k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 117g (0.26 lbs)
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 Overall 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 - 250 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $15 $110