Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FS25

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus E-M10 versus Panasonic FS25, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) and the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and FS25 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 was manufactured 5 years after the FS25 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-M10 grades against the FS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 has exterior dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while 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).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 versus Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 compared to the FS25.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and FS25 is 82 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 and FS25.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger E-M10 provides an edge in sensor technology.