Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic ZS25

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-300 versus Panasonic ZS25, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the E-300 (Four Thirds) and ZS25 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-300 was announced 9 years before the ZS25 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-300 scores against the ZS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-300 enjoys external measurements of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") along with a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-300 versus Panasonic ZS25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the E-300 versus the ZS25.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-300 and ZS25 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-300 and ZS25.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-300 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS25 will deliver extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged E-300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.