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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic ZS60, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was unveiled 8 years before the ZS60 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FE-25 matches up versus the ZS60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic ZS60

 FE-25 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Olympus FE-25

 ZS60 FE-25 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2009Fresher by 85 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1040k112kClearer display (+928k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic ZS60

 FE-25 ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-25 has physical 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) and the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic ZS60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-25 against the ZS60.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and ZS60 is 98 and 88 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and ZS60.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to give greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older FE-25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
53
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography details
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low max ISO (0)
71
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than others (282g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography highlights
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
61
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
74
lighter than others (282 grams)
supports focus by touch
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography features
27
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
59
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (282g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic ZS60
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-07 2016-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2768 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO - 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4" 3"
Resolution of display 112 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 282g (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life - 320 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $15 $248