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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-50 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
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax K-30
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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-50 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus FE-25 and Pentax K-50, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the FE-25 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The FE-25 was announced 5 years prior to the K-50 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the FE-25 matches up vs the K-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Pentax K-50

 FE-25 K-50 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Olympus FE-25

 K-50 FE-25 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2009Newer by 59 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution921k112kSharper screen (+809k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Pentax K-50

 FE-25 K-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-25 offers outer measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-25 and Pentax K-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-25 and the K-50.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and K-50 is 98 and 63 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and K-50.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FE-25 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-50 will give more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
74
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography factors
Pentax K-50 Street photography factors
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,600)
no articulating screen
heavier than competition in class (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-50 Sports photography highlights
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
67
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
low battery life (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
Travel photography with Pentax K-50
61
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
56
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
low battery life (410 shots)
heavier than competition in class (650 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Landscape photography camera
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (51,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery life (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging features
Pentax K-50 Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
28
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (650 grams)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Pentax K-50
 Olympus FE-25Pentax K-50
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-25 Pentax K-50
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-01-07 2013-11-27
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - PRIME M
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2768 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO - 51600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range () -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 112k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 650 gr (1.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1120
Other
Battery life - 410 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer - Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $15 $610