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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
80 Imaging
53 Features
84 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
33

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M5
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M5 III
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M5 II versus Panasonic FH25, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is pretty close but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and FH25 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M5 II was announced 4 years after the FH25 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-M5 II grades versus the FH25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Panasonic FH25

		

		

			
 E-M5 II FH25 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2011More modern by 50 months
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus E-M5 II

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Panasonic FH25

		

		

			
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 II provides external measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has measurements 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-M5 II versus Panasonic FH25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M5 II vs the FH25.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 II and FH25 is 80 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 II and FH25.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-M5 II offers the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more modern E-M5 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography info
71
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
34
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 offers face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 II as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
82
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 includes touch focus
 environment sealing
 very good ISO range (25,600)
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus E-M5 II
Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
65
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 environment sealing
 not so great battery pack (310 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography advice
74
 environment sealing
 includes touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 not so great battery pack (310 shots)
65
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography factors
74
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 environment sealing
 not so great battery pack (310 per charge)
38
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 II as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
82
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 has microphone port
31
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Panasonic FH25
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-06 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine VI
Sensor type MOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images    
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 81 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 469 gr (1.03 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 896 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 images 250 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $699 $180