Clicky

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS5 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Successor is Panasonic TS6
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic TS5, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and TS5 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The FE-25 was introduced 5 years earlier than the TS5 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FE-25 scores vs the TS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic TS5

 FE-25 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Olympus FE-25

 TS5 FE-25 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2009More modern by 54 months
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kCrisper display (+348k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic TS5

 FE-25 TS5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-25 features outer dimensions 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) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic TS5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FE-25 versus the TS5.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and TS5 is 98 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and TS5.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to offer you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
32
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography details
Panasonic TS5 Street photography details
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography information
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (370 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
Travel photography with Panasonic TS5
61
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
72
good battery power (370 shots)
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
27
good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
52
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
good battery power (370 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic TS5
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-07 2013-07-12
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2768 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4" 3"
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 214g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life - 370 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BCM13
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $15 $350