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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS35 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 ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS40
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-25 versus Panasonic ZS35, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was launched 6 years prior to the ZS35 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FE-25 grades against the ZS35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic ZS35

 FE-25 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Olympus FE-25

 ZS35 FE-25 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kSharper screen (+348k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic ZS35

 FE-25 ZS35 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 enjoys outside dimensions 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 ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-25 versus Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-25 versus the ZS35.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and ZS35 is 98 and 89 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and ZS35.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS35 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-25 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography factors
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
68
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography advice
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography highlights
61
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (305g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.4 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic ZS35
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-07 2014-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2768 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.4 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 112k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 305g (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $15 $300