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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS50 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS50, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was brought out 7 years earlier than the ZS50 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FE-25 grades vs the ZS50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic ZS50

 FE-25 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Olympus FE-25

 ZS50 FE-25 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2009Fresher by 73 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1040k112kCrisper display (+928k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic ZS50

 FE-25 ZS50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-25 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-25 vs the ZS50.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and ZS50 is 98 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and ZS50.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS50 to show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older FE-25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
you can focus manually
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-25
Street photography with Panasonic ZS50
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low max ISO (0)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (243 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography information
61
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
66
lighter than average in class (243g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography highlights
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.4")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (243 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic ZS50
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2768 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 112k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 - 243 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 44
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 138
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $15 $350