Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZR1

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic ZR1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the ZR1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FE-25 matches up versus the ZR1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-25 Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-25 enjoys outer 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 ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-25 and the ZR1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and ZR1 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and ZR1.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZR1 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.