Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FS25
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Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Announced June 2007
- Also referred to as EVOLT E-410
- Succeeded the Olympus E-400
- Successor is Olympus E-420
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-410 and Panasonic FS25, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is pretty similar but the E-410 (Four Thirds) and FS25 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-410 was manufactured 19 months earlier than the FS25 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-410 matches up against the FS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-410 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-410 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Panasonic FS25
E-410 | FS25 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus E-410
FS25 | E-410 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | June 2007 | More modern by 19 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 215k | Crisper screen (+15k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-410 and Panasonic FS25
E-410 | FS25 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-410 has got exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-410 and Panasonic FS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-410 vs the FS25.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-410 and FS25 is 77 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-410 and FS25.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-410 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FS25 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged E-410 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Olympus E-410 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus E-410 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
Alternative name | EVOLT E-410 | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2007-06-14 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 215k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 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 | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 435 gr (0.96 pounds) | 148 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 51 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 494 | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | - | $230 |