Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic TS25
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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
- Released February 2008
- Succeeded the Olympus E-1
- New Model is Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Released January 2013
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus E-3 and Panasonic TS25, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the E-3 (Four Thirds) and TS25 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

The E-3 was introduced 5 years before the TS25 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-3 matches up vs the TS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Panasonic TS25
E-3 | TS25 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus E-3
TS25 | E-3 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2008 | More modern by 59 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Panasonic TS25
E-3 | TS25 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-3 features external measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-3 and Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-3 compared to the TS25.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-3 and TS25 is 56 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-3 and TS25.
As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-3 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic TS25 will deliver greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Olympus E-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus E-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-FT25 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Waterproof |
Released | 2008-02-20 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 890g (1.96 pounds) | 144g (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 571 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $670 | $180 |