Olympus FE-25 vs Sony WX5

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus FE-25 vs Sony WX5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was unveiled 18 months earlier than the WX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FE-25 matches up against the WX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 features outer dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-25 vs Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-25 compared to the WX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and WX5 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and WX5.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX5 to render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FE-25 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.