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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic TS6
(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 January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS5
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS6, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was launched 7 years earlier than the TS6 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FE-25 grades versus the TS6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic TS6

 FE-25 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus FE-25

 TS6 FE-25 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2009More recent by 73 months
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kCrisper display (+348k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic TS6

 FE-25 TS6 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-25 has got outside 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) while the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-25 compared to the TS6.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and TS6 is 98 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and TS6.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS6 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FE-25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-25
Street photography with Panasonic TS6
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography details
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery life (370 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography features
61
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
great battery life (370 per charge)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography information
27
good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
52
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery life (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging details
9
no video
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic TS6
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-07 2015-01-06
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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2768 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 112k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical 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 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
Battery life - 370 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $15 $300