Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS25
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Announced January 2013
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview
Here is a thorough assessment of the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic TS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-47 was released 4 years before the TS25 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the FE-47 scores versus the TS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic TS25
FE-47 | TS25 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus FE-47
TS25 | FE-47 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2010 | Fresher by 36 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic TS25
FE-47 | TS25 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-47 comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic TS25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-47 against the TS25.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and TS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and TS25.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic TS25 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus FE-47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT25 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 204g (0.45 pounds) | 144g (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 | ||
Battery life | - | 250 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $0 | $180 |