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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(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
Panasonic TS25
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic TS25

 FE-5020 TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus FE-5020

 TS25 FE-5020 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 42 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic TS25

 FE-5020 TS25 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

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

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography factors
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography info
Panasonic TS25 Street photography info
59
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (137 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than average (144g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography info
24
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors (137 grams)
weather sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than average (144 grams)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography factors
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors (137 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (144 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic TS25
 Olympus FE-5020Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
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