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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax W60

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax W60 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
  • Released January 2009
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus FE-25 versus Pentax W60, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the W60 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was revealed 5 months before the W60 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FE-25 scores versus the W60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Pentax W60

 FE-25 W60 

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus FE-25

 W60 FE-25 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size2.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Pentax W60

 FE-25 W60 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009July 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-25 enjoys external dimensions 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 W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-25 versus Pentax W60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-25 versus the W60.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and W60 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and W60.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-25
Portrait photography with Pentax W60
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-25
Street photography with Pentax W60
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography information
Pentax W60 Sports photography information
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
23
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography features
Pentax W60 Travel photography features
61
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
environment sealing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography info
Pentax W60 Landscape photography info
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.4 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging factors
Pentax W60 Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
25
really wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Pentax W60
 Olympus FE-25Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-25 Pentax Optio W60
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2009-07-01
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2768 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4" 2.5"
Screen resolution 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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
Battery ID - D-LI78
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $15 $300