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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax W90

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax W90 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
  • Announced January 2009
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus FE-25 and Pentax W90, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was launched 13 months before the W90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the FE-25 scores against the W90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Pentax W90

 FE-25 W90 

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus FE-25

 W90 FE-25 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimension2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Pentax W90

 FE-25 W90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-25 comes with external 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 W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-25 and Pentax W90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-25 versus the W90.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and W90 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and W90.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax W90 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography details
Pentax W90 Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography advice
Pentax W90 Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
54
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography highlights
Pentax W90 Travel photography highlights
61
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
64
weather proof
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-25
Landscape photography with Pentax W90
27
very good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
37
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
weather proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-25
Vlogging with Pentax W90
9
no video shooting
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Pentax W90
 Olympus FE-25Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-25 Pentax Optio W90
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-07 2010-02-24
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2768 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" 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-LI68
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $15 $120