Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic ZS25
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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Panasonic ZS25
E-M1 | ZS25 | |||
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Introduced | October 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 10 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+577k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus E-M1
ZS25 | E-M1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic ZS25
E-M1 | ZS25 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
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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 |