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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched August 2009
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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS25, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the E-600 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the E-600 (Four Thirds) and ZS25 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The E-600 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the ZS25 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-600 grades against the ZS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Panasonic ZS25

 E-600 ZS25 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus E-600

 ZS25 E-600 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009Newer by 40 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic ZS25

 E-600 ZS25 
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-600 enjoys external dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-600 vs the ZS25.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and ZS25 is 71 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-600 and ZS25.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-600 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS25 will provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-600 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography factors
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
32
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
76
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors (193g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography info
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
45
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-600
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
69
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography information
53
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low MP (12MP)
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
43
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (260 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging details
18
no video recording
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Panasonic ZS25
 Olympus E-600Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-30 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 7 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 515g (1.14 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 541 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos 260 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $300