Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS25
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34 Features
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95 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced July 2009
- Also referred to as X-935
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Launched January 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic TS25, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FE-5020 was introduced 4 years earlier than the TS25 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FE-5020 grades vs the TS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5020 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic TS25
FE-5020 | TS25 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus FE-5020
TS25 | FE-5020 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 42 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic TS25
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 has got outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic TS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-5020 against the TS25.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and TS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and TS25.
To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 |
Other name | X-935 | Lumix DMC-FT25 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
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 | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 137 gr (0.30 pounds) | 144 gr (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 250 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $160 | $180 |