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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
68 Imaging
59 Features
93 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M1 III
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic FS25, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and FS25 (12MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and FS25 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1 II was unveiled 7 years after the FS25 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-M1 II grades vs the FS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Panasonic FS25

		

		

			
 E-M1 II FS25 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016January 2009More modern by 94 months
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus E-M1 II

		

		

			
 FS25 E-M1 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic FS25

		

		

			
 E-M1 II FS25 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 II comes with external dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") having a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic FS25 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M1 II compared to the FS25.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and FS25 is 68 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 II and FS25.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 II having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M1 II will provide you with extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 II provides an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography features
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography features
75
 focusing manually
 MP count good (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 offers face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
26
 includes face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 II as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
78
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 has focus via touch
 environment proofing
 lighter than competition (574 grams)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography details
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography details
74
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 high max fps (60.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 has phase detect autofocus
 low battery power (350 CIPA)
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography features
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography features
72
 lighter than competition (574g)
 environment proofing
 has focus via touch
 MP count good (20MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 low battery power (350 shots)
51
 has built in flash
 no Timelapse function
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not great (29mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography info
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography info
76
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 no anti aliasing filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 environment proofing
 has double storage slots
 low battery power (350 per charge)
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 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (29mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 no manual mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging details
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging details
79
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detection autofocus
 good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 has external microphone port
 lighter than competition (574 grams)
28
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 wide angle not great (29mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
 no external microphone support
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-09-19 2009-01-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW data    
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 121 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 5.30 m
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video format MOV, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 574g (1.27 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1312 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Cost at release $1,700 $230