Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH25
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33 Features
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Announced January 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and FH25 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FE-45 was announced 24 months earlier than the FH25 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FE-45 scores vs the FH25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH25 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Panasonic FH25
FE-45 | FH25 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus FE-45
FH25 | FE-45 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | January 2009 | Newer by 24 months | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic FH25
FE-45 | FH25 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-45 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic FH25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-45 and the FH25.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and FH25 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and FH25.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to deliver greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications
Olympus FE-45 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus FE-45 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS35 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine VI |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
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 | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) | 159 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $130 | $180 |