Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS15

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic ZS15, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was unveiled 4 years before the ZS15 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FE-25 matches up vs the ZS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-25 enjoys 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) and the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-25 and the ZS15.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and ZS15 is 98 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and ZS15.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS15 to produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older FE-25 will be behind in sensor innovation.