Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FH25

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-420 and Panasonic FH25, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the E-420 (Four Thirds) and FH25 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-420 was launched 3 years before the FH25 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-420 scores versus the FH25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-420 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-420 Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-420 has got exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-420 and Panasonic FH25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-420 compared to the FH25.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-420 and FH25 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-420 and FH25.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-420 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FH25 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older E-420 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.