Reasons to choose FE-25
Released in 2009, FE-25 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 116 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus FE-25
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
FE-2528 mm²
Lumix DMC-FT3- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The FE-25 and Lumix DMC-FT3 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FE-25MetricLumix DMC-FT3
10 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.67 µmPixel pitch1.51 µm
2.77 µm²Pixel area2.29 µm²
36.07 MP/cm²Pixel density43.64 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
116 gWeight197 g
xD Picture cardStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion BLS-1 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The FE-25 and Lumix DMC-FT3 have the same sensor area. The FE-25 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FT3 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-FT3 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FT3
Released in 2011, Lumix DMC-FT3 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 197 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.