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Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
45
Overall
45
Olympus E-520 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Olympus E-520
(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  • Superseded the Olympus E-510
Panasonic FS25
(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
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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.

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The 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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Panasonic FS25

 E-520 FS25 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus E-520

 FS25 E-520 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Panasonic FS25

 E-520 FS25 
RevealedAugust 2008January 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-520 and FS25 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-520 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
59
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
26
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-520 Street photography information
Panasonic FS25 Street photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-520 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good battery pack (650 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-520 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
52
good battery pack (650 shots)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-520
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
58
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (650 shots)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
32
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-520 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-520 and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus E-520Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
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