Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FS25

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus E-420 versus Panasonic FS25, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-420 (10MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is fairly close but the E-420 (Four Thirds) and FS25 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-420 was manufactured 7 months prior to the FS25 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-420 grades against the FS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-420 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-420 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-420 enjoys outer dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-420 versus Panasonic FS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-420 compared to the FS25.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-420 and FS25 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-420 and FS25.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-420 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FS25 will render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged E-420 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.