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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus E-3
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
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS25, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and ZS25 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The E-5 was revealed 23 months earlier than the ZS25 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-5 grades vs the ZS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Panasonic ZS25

 E-5 ZS25 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus E-5

 ZS25 E-5 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 23 months

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic ZS25

 E-5 ZS25 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-5 comes with outer dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-5 against the ZS25.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-5 and ZS25 is 58 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-5 and ZS25.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-5 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS25 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-5 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography information
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-5 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography details
71
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
45
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
56
weather proofing
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
69
lighter than competition in class (193g)
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography details
65
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
sensor resolution low (12MP)
no Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-5 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging highlights
64
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
includes mic port
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic ZS25
 Olympus E-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-02-03 2013-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic V+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 23
Cross type focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology HyperCrystal transmissive LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 18.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 grams (1.76 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 519 not tested
Other
Battery life 870 photos 260 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLM-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 One
Pricing at release $1,700 $300