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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic FS25

 E-M10 IV FS25 
AnnouncedAugust 2020January 2009More modern by 141 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 FS25 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FS25

 E-M10 IV FS25 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

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

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography features
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography features
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
26
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography details
Panasonic FS25 Street photography details
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
72
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography highlights
84
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
32
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging info
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging info
78
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
no external microphone port
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-08-04 2009-01-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 121 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 8.7fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 5.30 m
Flash modes Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 360 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $699 $230