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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax ist DS2

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Pentax ist DS2 front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax ist DS2 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 ist DS2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced August 2005
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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax ist DS2 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-25 versus Pentax ist DS2, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the FE-25 (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The FE-25 was manufactured 3 years later than the ist DS2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FE-25 matches up vs the ist DS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Pentax ist DS2

 FE-25 ist DS2 
IntroducedJanuary 2009August 2005Fresher by 42 months

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Olympus FE-25

 ist DS2 FE-25 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimensions2.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution210k112kClearer screen (+98k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Pentax ist DS2

 FE-25 ist DS2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-25 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Pentax ist DS2 has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-25 vs the ist DS2.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax ist DS2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and ist DS2 is 98 and 68 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax ist DS2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and ist DS2.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FE-25 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Olympus FE-25 will render more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent FE-25 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax ist DS2 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax ist DS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax ist DS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography features
Pentax ist DS2 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography factors
Pentax ist DS2 Street photography factors
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (605g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography advice
Pentax ist DS2 Sports photography advice
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
Travel photography with Pentax ist DS2
61
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
lighter than competitors (605g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography information
Pentax ist DS2 Landscape photography information
27
good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging factors
Pentax ist DS2 Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
22
lighter than competitors (605g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low ( pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Pentax ist DS2
 Olympus FE-25Pentax ist DS2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-25 Pentax ist DS2
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-01-07 2005-08-22
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2768 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range () -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None -
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 605g (1.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $15 -