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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
85
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Updated by Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus E-M1 versus Panasonic ZS25, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly similar but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and ZS25 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1 was brought out 10 months later than the ZS25 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-M1 grades against the ZS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Panasonic ZS25

 E-M1 ZS25 
IntroducedOctober 2013January 2013Fresher by 10 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k460kSharper display (+577k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus E-M1

 ZS25 E-M1 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic ZS25

 E-M1 ZS25 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 enjoys physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 versus Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M1 against the ZS25.

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and ZS25 is 71 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 and ZS25.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The E-M1 contains the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The more modern E-M1 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
32
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography highlights
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
lighter than others (497g)
great high ISO (25,600)
66
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery (350 per charge)
45
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than others (497g)
weather sealing
offers focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
low battery (350 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (260 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography factors
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
low battery (350 shots)
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
lighter than others (497 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (193g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic ZS25
 Olympus OM-D E-M1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-10-28 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePIC VII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 81 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.40 m
Flash settings Flash Auto, 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
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 497 gr (1.10 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 757 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $799 $300