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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax Q

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax Q 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Revealed June 2011
  • Replacement is Pentax Q10
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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax Q Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus FE-25 and Pentax Q, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the Q (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was introduced 3 years earlier than the Q which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FE-25 grades vs the Q with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Pentax Q

 FE-25 Q 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus FE-25

 Q FE-25 
RevealedJune 2011January 2009Newer by 29 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kSharper screen (+348k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Pentax Q

 FE-25 Q 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-25 offers outer measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Pentax Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-25 vs the Q.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and Q is 98 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and Q.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax Q to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography information
Pentax Q Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography information
Pentax Q Street photography information
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low max ISO (0)
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (180g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q as a Sports photography camera
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking focus
low fps (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography information
Pentax Q Travel photography information
61
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
lighter than competition (180g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (230 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q as a Landscape photography camera
27
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
51
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (230 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (180 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Pentax Q
 Olympus FE-25Pentax Q
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-25 Pentax Q
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-07 2011-06-23
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2768 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range () -
Total lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4" 3"
Screen resolution 112k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 180 gr (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 47
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 189
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $15 $695