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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
56
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48
Olympus E-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Olympus E-3
(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
Panasonic FS25
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Panasonic FS25

 E-3 FS25 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus E-3

 FS25 E-3 
IntroducedJanuary 2009February 2008Newer by 11 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Panasonic FS25

 E-3 FS25 
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

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

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-3 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography highlights
56
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
26
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-3 Street photography info
Panasonic FS25 Street photography info
69
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
57
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-3
Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
55
environment sealing
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-3 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography details
56
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
32
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-3
Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
18
can't record video
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-3 and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus E-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
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