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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-1 II 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
  • Launched January 2009
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Replaced the Pentax K-1
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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus FE-25 versus Pentax K-1 II, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the FE-25 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The FE-25 was announced 10 years prior to the K-1 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FE-25 grades vs the K-1 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Pentax K-1 II

 FE-25 K-1 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Olympus FE-25

 K-1 II FE-25 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2009More modern by 111 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"2.4"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1037k112kCrisper display (+925k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Pentax K-1 II

 FE-25 K-1 II 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-25 has got exterior 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) and the Pentax K-1 II has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-25 versus Pentax K-1 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FE-25 versus the K-1 II.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and K-1 II is 98 and 55 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and K-1 II.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FE-25 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-1 II will result in extra detail with its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
70
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
great high ISO (819,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography features
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography features
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
77
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (4.4 frames/s)
terrible battery (670 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography features
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography features
61
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
53
environment proof
megapixel count great (36MP)
terrible battery (670 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (1,010 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography details
27
great maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (819,200)
saves RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
terrible battery (670 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-25
Vlogging with Pentax K-1 II
9
no video shooting
32
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (1,010 grams)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Pentax K-1 II
 Olympus FE-25Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-25 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-01-07 2018-02-22
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2768 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO - 819200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF4
Lens focal range () -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.4 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 112 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 4.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 1010 gr (2.23 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 670 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Single 2
Cost at launch $15 $1,737