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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax P70

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax P70 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 P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced March 2009
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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax P70 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-25 versus Pentax P70, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the P70 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was brought out very close to the P70 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FE-25 matches up versus the P70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Pentax P70

 FE-25 P70 

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Olympus FE-25

 P70 FE-25 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display size2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Pentax P70

 FE-25 P70 
IntroducedJanuary 2009March 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-25 offers outer dimensions 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 P70 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-25 versus Pentax P70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-25 vs the P70.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and P70 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and P70.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax P70 to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax P70 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography details
Pentax P70 Street photography details
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (0)
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography features
Pentax P70 Sports photography features
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography highlights
Pentax P70 Travel photography highlights
61
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
56
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography factors
Pentax P70 Landscape photography factors
27
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging info
Pentax P70 Vlogging info
9
lack of video recording
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Pentax P70
 Olympus FE-25Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-25 Pentax Optio P70
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-07 2009-03-02
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 3648 x 2768 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4" 2.7"
Resolution of display 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 155g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $15 $200