Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax S1

Lets look much closer at the Olympus FE-25 versus Pentax S1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and S1 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was announced 3 years earlier than the S1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FE-25 grades against the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-25 & Pentax Optio S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-25 Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-25 has got outside 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) whilst the Pentax S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-25 versus Pentax S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-25 compared to the S1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and S1 is 98 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and S1.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax S1 to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.