Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FS25

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FS25, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and FS25 (12MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and FS25 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 IV was released 11 years after the FS25 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-M10 IV scores against the FS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 IV features outside measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the FS25.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and FS25 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and FS25.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer E-M10 IV will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.