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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS3
  • New Model is Panasonic TS5
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus FE-25 versus Panasonic TS4, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was brought out 4 years earlier than the TS4 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the FE-25 matches up vs the TS4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic TS4

 FE-25 TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus FE-25

 TS4 FE-25 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months
Display size2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic TS4

 FE-25 TS4 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-25 comes with external 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) while the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-25 versus Panasonic TS4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-25 and the TS4.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and TS4 is 98 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and TS4.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS4 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-25 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography information
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (310 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography highlights
61
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
66
great battery power (310 per charge)
environment sealing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-25
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
27
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.4 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
great battery power (310 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic TS4
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-07 2012-01-31
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2768 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 112k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 197g (0.43 lb)
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 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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