Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FS25
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45 Overall
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Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 552g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
- Revealed August 2008
- Superseded the Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview
Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-520 and Panasonic FS25, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-520 (10MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is pretty similar but the E-520 (Four Thirds) and FS25 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-520 was revealed 5 months prior to the FS25 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-520 matches up against the FS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-520 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-520 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Panasonic FS25
E-520 | FS25 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus E-520
FS25 | E-520 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Panasonic FS25
E-520 | FS25 | |||
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Revealed | August 2008 | January 2009 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-520 enjoys exterior dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-520 and Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-520 and the FS25.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-520 and FS25 is 68 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-520 and FS25.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-520 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FS25 will offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively.
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Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Olympus E-520 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus E-520 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2008-08-20 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 552g (1.22 lbs) | 148g (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 548 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 pictures | - |
Style of battery | 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $400 | $230 |