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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
56
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
49
Olympus E-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic TS25 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 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
Panasonic TS25
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Panasonic TS25

 E-3 TS25 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus E-3

 TS25 E-3 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2008More modern by 59 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Panasonic TS25

 E-3 TS25 
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-3
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
57
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-3 Street photography details
Panasonic TS25 Street photography details
70
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than average in class (144g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-3 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography details
58
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-3 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography info
55
environment sealing
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
71
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-3 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography advice
56
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-3 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging details
18
no video recording
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (144g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-3 and Panasonic TS25
 Olympus E-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
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