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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic SZ3 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic SZ3
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic SZ3

 FE-25 SZ3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Olympus FE-25

 SZ3 FE-25 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 48 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic SZ3

 FE-25 SZ3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and SZ3 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography details
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography advice
61
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
71
lighter than average (126g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Landscape photography camera
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
39
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic SZ3
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
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