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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
71 Imaging
47 Features
50 Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
30

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced July 2009
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FS25, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very similar but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and FS25 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-620 was launched 6 months after the FS25 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-620 matches up versus the FS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Panasonic FS25

		

		

			
 E-620 FS25 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus E-620

		

		

			
 FS25 E-620 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FS25

		

		

			
 E-620 FS25 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2009Similar age
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-620 provides physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FS25 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-620 versus the FS25.
Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and FS25 is 71 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-620 and FS25.
Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The E-620 has the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field simpler.
	
			Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-620 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography factors
60
 you can focus manually
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
26
 provides face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-620 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
76
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-620 Sports photography information
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography information
48
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 low fps (4.0 frames/s)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 terrible battery power (500 CIPA)
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus E-620
Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
53
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 missing Timelapse recording
 terrible battery power (500 shots)
 MP count low (12MP)
51
 flash built-in
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-620 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography info
53
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 terrible battery power (500 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse recording
32
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 manual exposure not available
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-620 Vlogging features
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging features
18
 no video recording
28
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus E-620Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-06 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 12.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max 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 - 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 500g (1.10 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $799 $230