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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic SZ5 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 SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced July 2012
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic SZ5, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and SZ5 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was released 4 years before the SZ5 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FE-25 scores against the SZ5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic SZ5

 FE-25 SZ5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Olympus FE-25

 SZ5 FE-25 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2009Newer by 42 months
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic SZ5

 FE-25 SZ5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-25 has external dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic SZ5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-25 versus the SZ5.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and SZ5 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and SZ5.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ5 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-25
Street photography with Panasonic SZ5
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-25
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ5
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography factors
61
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
70
lighter than others in class (136g)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography advice
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (136g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic SZ5
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-07 2012-07-18
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2768 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO - 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 - 136g (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $15 $195