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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
86
Overall
66

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Released May 2020
  • Refreshed by Sony ZV-1 II
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus FE-25 and Sony ZV-1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the FE-25 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The FE-25 was unveiled 12 years before the ZV-1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FE-25 matches up versus the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Sony ZV-1

 FE-25 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Olympus FE-25

 ZV-1 FE-25 
ReleasedMay 2020January 2009Newer by 138 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution922k112kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Sony ZV-1

 FE-25 ZV-1 

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-25 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-25 compared to the ZV-1.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and ZV-1 is 98 and 88 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and ZV-1.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FE-25 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony ZV-1 will give you extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-25
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography features
Sony ZV-1 Street photography features
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
85
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-25
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (24.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography details
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography details
61
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
81
lighter than competitors in class (294 grams)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography factors
26
very good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.4")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging highlights
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
86
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
lighter than competitors in class (294g)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Sony ZV-1
 Olympus FE-25Sony ZV-1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-25 Sony ZV-1
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2020-05-27
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2768 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO - 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.4 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 112k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate - 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 294g (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
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 life - 260 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $15 $750