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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZR3 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic ZR3, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and ZR3 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was released 12 months prior to the ZR3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FE-25 scores versus the ZR3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic ZR3

 FE-25 ZR3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus FE-25

 ZR3 FE-25 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Screen size2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic ZR3

 FE-25 ZR3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-25 offers external dimensions 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 ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic ZR3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-25 versus the ZR3.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and ZR3 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and ZR3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZR3 to give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography factors
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography info
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography details
61
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
64
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography factors
27
good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
29
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic ZR3
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Other name - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2010-01-26
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2768 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 159g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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