Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH25
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
- Launched February 2020
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH25 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH25, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and FH25 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

The E-M1 III was revealed 9 years after the FH25 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-M1 III grades against the FH25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH25 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic FH25
E-M1 III | FH25 | |||
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Revealed | February 2020 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 111 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+807k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus E-M1 III
FH25 | E-M1 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic FH25
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 III enjoys outer measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 III against the FH25.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and FH25 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and FH25.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 III with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 III will result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 III provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS35 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2020-02-11 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic IX | Venus Engine VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 121 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 60.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.80 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 580 grams (1.28 lbs) | 159 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 | 420 shots | 250 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLH-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Pricing at release | $1,800 | $180 |