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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-5 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
  • Released January 2009
Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-5
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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus FE-25 and Pentax K-5 II, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the FE-25 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-25 was released 5 years earlier than the K-5 II and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the FE-25 grades versus the K-5 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Pentax K-5 II

 FE-25 K-5 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Olympus FE-25

 K-5 II FE-25 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2009More recent by 53 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution921k112kClearer screen (+809k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Pentax K-5 II

 FE-25 K-5 II 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-25 offers physical measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 II has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FE-25 compared to the K-5 II.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and K-5 II is 98 and 60 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-5 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and K-5 II.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FE-25 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-5 II will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older FE-25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography info
Pentax K-5 II Street photography info
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography features
Pentax K-5 II Sports photography features
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-5 II Travel photography highlights
61
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
65
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography details
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.4")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging information
Pentax K-5 II Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Pentax K-5 II
 Olympus FE-25Pentax K-5 II
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-25 Pentax K-5 II
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-01-07 2013-06-04
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2768 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO - 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range () -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4" 3"
Resolution of display 112 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 760 grams (1.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1235
Other
Battery life - 980 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer - Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
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