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Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
70
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Olympus E-500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Olympus E-500
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 479g - 130 x 95 x 66mm
  • Announced October 2005
  • Also Known as EVOLT E-500
  • Successor is Olympus E-510
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-500 versus Panasonic ZS25, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the E-500 (8MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the E-500 (Four Thirds) and ZS25 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-500 was released 8 years before the ZS25 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-500 scores against the ZS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-500 over the Panasonic ZS25

 E-500 ZS25 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus E-500

 ZS25 E-500 
IntroducedJanuary 2013October 2005More recent by 87 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k215kSharper display (+245k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-500 and Panasonic ZS25

 E-500 ZS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-500 enjoys physical measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-500 versus Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-500 versus the ZS25.

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-500 and ZS25 is 70 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-500 and ZS25.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-500 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS25 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older E-500 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-500
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
48
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (8MP)
32
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-500
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
56
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (479g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
low max ISO (400)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-500 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography information
37
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-500 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography information
52
lighter than competitors in class (479 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery power (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
low max ISO (400)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (260 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-500 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-500 and Panasonic ZS25
 Olympus E-500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called EVOLT E-500 Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2005-10-21 2013-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 8MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3264 x 2448 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 3 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 215k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.45x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 479g (1.06 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 95 x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $600 $300