Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic SZ3
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic SZ3 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-25 versus Panasonic SZ3, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FE-25 was brought out 5 years earlier than the SZ3 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FE-25 grades against the SZ3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic SZ3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-25 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic SZ3
FE-25 | SZ3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Olympus FE-25
SZ3 | FE-25 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2009 | More modern by 48 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 112k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic SZ3
FE-25 | SZ3 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-25 features outside measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-25 versus Panasonic SZ3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the FE-25 against the SZ3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and SZ3 is 98 and 96 respectively.
Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and SZ3.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic SZ3 to deliver more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
Olympus FE-25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus FE-25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2768 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.4 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 112k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.10 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 126 grams (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $15 | $150 |