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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus FE-25 versus Panasonic ZS3, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was manufactured 4 months before the ZS3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the FE-25 scores vs the ZS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic ZS3

 FE-25 ZS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus FE-25

 ZS3 FE-25 
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kCrisper screen (+348k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic ZS3

 FE-25 ZS3 
LaunchedJanuary 2009May 2009Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-25 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-25 versus Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-25 against the ZS3.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and ZS3 is 98 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and ZS3.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography details
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low max ISO (0)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (229g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography features
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography highlights
61
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than average in class (229 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography information
27
great max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
35
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging advice
9
no video shooting
30
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (229 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic ZS3
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-07 2009-05-14
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2768 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4" 3"
Resolution of display 112 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 229 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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