Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FH25

Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FH25, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is very similar but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and FH25 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 II was introduced 4 years later than the FH25 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-M10 II grades vs the FH25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery & Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 II features outside measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FH25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 II versus the FH25.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and FH25 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and FH25.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The E-M10 II features the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF easier. The newer E-M10 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.