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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Updated by Olympus E-M10 II
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Panasonic FS25

 E-M10 FS25 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2009More modern by 63 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus E-M10

 FS25 E-M10 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic FS25

 E-M10 FS25 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

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

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
26
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than others (396 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Travel photography details
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography details
67
offers focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
more heavy than others (396g)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography factors
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
32
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
33
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others (396 grams)
28
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-03-18 2009-01-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 81 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO100) 5.30 m
Flash modes Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396g (0.87 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 884 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $600 $230