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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
81
Imaging
52
Features
70
Overall
59
Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M5 II
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-M5 versus Panasonic FH25, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is fairly similar but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and FH25 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M5 was introduced 17 months after the FH25 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-M5 matches up against the FH25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Panasonic FH25

 E-M5 FH25 
IntroducedApril 2012January 2011Newer by 17 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus E-M5

 FH25 E-M5 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic FH25

 E-M5 FH25 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M5 versus Panasonic FH25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-M5 and the FH25.

Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 and FH25 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 and FH25.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-M5 includes the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The fresher E-M5 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography highlights
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Street photography features
Panasonic FH25 Street photography features
82
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M5
Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography info
66
environment sealing
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography information
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no Time Lapse mode
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic FH25
 Olympus OM-D E-M5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-04-30 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 35 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 425 gr (0.94 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 826 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos 250 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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