Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS25

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS25, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and ZS25 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M5 was announced 8 months before the ZS25 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-M5 matches up against the ZS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 offers outside dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M5 compared to the ZS25.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 and ZS25 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 and ZS25.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The E-M5 contains the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The older E-M5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.