Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic ZS25
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
(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 Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
- Introduced September 2016
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M1
- Later Model is Olympus E-M1 III
(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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
- Successor is Panasonic ZS30
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview
Following is a detailed review of the Olympus E-M1 II versus Panasonic ZS25, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and ZS25 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-M1 II was announced 3 years after the ZS25 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-M1 II scores vs the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic ZS25 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Panasonic ZS25
E-M1 II | ZS25 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | January 2013 | More modern by 46 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 460k | Clearer screen (+577k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus E-M1 II
ZS25 | E-M1 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic ZS25
E-M1 II | ZS25 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 II has got outer dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Olympus E-M1 II versus Panasonic ZS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M1 II compared to the ZS25.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and ZS25 is 68 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 II and ZS25.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 II having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M1 II will offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ35 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2016-09-19 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 60.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m (at ISO 100) | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | 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, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MOV, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 574g (1.27 pounds) | 193g (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 photos | 260 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLH-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Pricing at release | $1,700 | $300 |