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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS2
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS4
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic TS3, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was unveiled 3 years prior to the TS3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FE-25 scores against the TS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic TS3

 FE-25 TS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus FE-25

 TS3 FE-25 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic TS3

 FE-25 TS3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-25 provides physical measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-25 and the TS3.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and TS3 is 98 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and TS3.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic TS3 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (310 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
63
better than average battery (310 shots)
weather proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
26
good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.4 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic TS3
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-07 2011-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2768 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 197g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $15 $380