Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FS25

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FS25, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and FS25 (12MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and FS25 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The E-1 was manufactured 6 years prior to the FS25 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-1 scores versus the FS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-1 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-1 features exterior measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FS25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-1 against the FS25.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-1 and FS25 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-1 and FS25.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FS25 will give more detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.