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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS40 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 ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS35
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS45
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-25 versus Panasonic ZS40, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was launched 6 years before the ZS40 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FE-25 matches up vs the ZS40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic ZS40

 FE-25 ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Olympus FE-25

 ZS40 FE-25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution920k112kClearer display (+808k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic ZS40

 FE-25 ZS40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 offers exterior 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 ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-25 versus the ZS40.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and ZS40 is 98 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and ZS40.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older FE-25 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
69
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (240g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Sports photography camera
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
54
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS40
61
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (240 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-25
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS40
27
very good maximum 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)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
56
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging details
9
no video
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (240 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic ZS40
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-07 2014-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2768 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO - 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 112k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced 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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 240 gr (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 300 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $15 $450