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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was announced about the same time to the TS1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FE-25 scores vs the TS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic TS1

 FE-25 TS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus FE-25

 TS1 FE-25 
Screen size2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic TS1

 FE-25 TS1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 offers physical dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-25 compared to the TS1.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and TS1 is 98 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and TS1.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic TS1 to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography details
Panasonic TS1 Street photography details
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography highlights
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography features
61
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
61
environment proof
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
27
good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-07 2009-01-27
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2768 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.4" 2.7"
Display resolution 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 189 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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