Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FS25
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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
- Revealed February 2008
- Previous Model is Olympus E-1
- Renewed by Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Panasonic FS25
E-3 | FS25 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus E-3
FS25 | E-3 | |||
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Introduced | January 2009 | February 2008 | Newer by 11 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Panasonic FS25
E-3 | FS25 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FS25 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Olympus E-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus E-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2008-02-20 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 890 gr (1.96 pounds) | 148 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 571 | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $670 | $230 |