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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS20, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and TS20 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was brought out 4 years prior to the TS20 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FE-25 scores against the TS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic TS20

 FE-25 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Olympus FE-25

 TS20 FE-25 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic TS20

 FE-25 TS20 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-25 offers physical measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-25 and the TS20.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and TS20 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and TS20.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS20 to produce more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography details
Panasonic TS20 Street photography details
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition (142g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
61
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than competition (142g)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
26
great max aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic TS20
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-07 2012-01-31
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2768 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $15 $179