Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic TS25

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic TS25, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and TS25 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M5 was brought out 8 months before the TS25 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-M5 grades against the TS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 features outside dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic TS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M5 compared to the TS25.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 and TS25 is 81 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 and TS25.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-M5 uses the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The older E-M5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.