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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Olympus E-450
(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 March 2009
  • Older Model is Olympus E-330
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-450 versus Panasonic FS25, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and FS25 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The E-450 was launched 3 months after the FS25 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-450 scores versus the FS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Panasonic FS25

 E-450 FS25 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus E-450

 FS25 E-450 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic FS25

 E-450 FS25 
LaunchedMarch 2009January 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-450 offers physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-450 versus Panasonic FS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-450 against the FS25.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-450 and FS25 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-450 and FS25.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-450 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FS25 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography factors
57
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
26
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
64
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (426 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-450
Sports photography with Panasonic FS25
39
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
not so great battery (500 shots)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
53
lighter than competition in class (426g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-450
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
47
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
not so great battery (500 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
32
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-450
Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
9
lack of video recording
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus E-450Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-03-31 2009-01-27
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 29-145mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 pounds) 148 grams (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 rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 512 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $138 $230