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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally Known as X-935
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was manufactured 4 years prior to the ZS25 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the ZS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic ZS25

 FE-5020 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus FE-5020

 ZS25 FE-5020 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2009Fresher by 42 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic ZS25

 FE-5020 ZS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 features physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the ZS25.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and ZS25.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS25 to render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FE-5020 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
32
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography features
60
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (137g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others (193 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
24
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography features
65
lighter than competitors in class (137 grams)
environment proofing
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (193 grams)
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography information
31
fairly wide (24mm)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors in class (137 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (193 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic ZS25
 Olympus FE-5020Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Other name X-935 Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137 grams (0.30 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $160 $300