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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax E70

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax E70 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
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax E70, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the E70 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was announced around the same time to the E70 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FE-25 matches up vs the E70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Pentax E70

 FE-25 E70 

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Olympus FE-25

 E70 FE-25 

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Pentax E70

 FE-25 E70 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.4"2.4"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution112k112kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-25 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax E70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-25 compared to the E70.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and E70 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and E70.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images but you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-25
Portrait photography with Pentax E70
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography factors
Pentax E70 Sports photography factors
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Travel photography camera
61
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Landscape photography camera
27
great maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.4")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging details
Pentax E70 Vlogging details
9
can't record video
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Pentax E70
 Olympus FE-25Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-25 Pentax Optio E70
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2009-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2768 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4 inch 2.4 inch
Display resolution 112k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $15 $140