Olympus FE-25 vs Sigma DP2s

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus FE-25 vs Sigma DP2s, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the FE-25 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The FE-25 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the DP2s which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the FE-25 scores against the DP2s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-25 and Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-25 has 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 Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-25 and the DP2s.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and DP2s is 98 and 86 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and DP2s.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-25 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Olympus FE-25 will offer extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.