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Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Olympus E-420 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Olympus E-420
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Announced June 2008
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-410
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS25, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the E-420 (Four Thirds) and ZS25 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-420 was released 5 years prior to the ZS25 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-420 matches up vs the ZS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Panasonic ZS25

 E-420 ZS25 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus E-420

 ZS25 E-420 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2008More modern by 55 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-420 and Panasonic ZS25

 E-420 ZS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-420 comes with outer dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-420 vs the ZS25.

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-420 and ZS25 is 77 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-420 and ZS25.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-420 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS25 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged E-420 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-420
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
32
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-420 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
64
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (426g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition (193 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-420 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography information
38
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
45
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-420
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
52
lighter than competition (426 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
resolution not great (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (193 grams)
offers focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery power (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-420 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography details
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
43
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-420 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-420 and Panasonic ZS25
 Olympus E-420Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-420 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2008-06-23 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor 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
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 3 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 426 gr (0.94 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 527 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 260 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $999 $300