Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FS25

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FS25, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is fairly similar but the E-3 (Four Thirds) and FS25 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-3 was released 11 months before the FS25 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-3 scores versus the FS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-3 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-3 has got external measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-3 versus the FS25.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-3 and FS25 is 56 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-3 and FS25.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-3 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FS25 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.