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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Successor is Olympus E-P2
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-P1 versus Panasonic TS25, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and TS25 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P1 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the TS25 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-P1 matches up vs the TS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Panasonic TS25

 E-P1 TS25 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus E-P1

 TS25 E-P1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 41 months

Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic TS25

 E-P1 TS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P1 offers outer measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P1 against the TS25.

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P1 and TS25 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P1 and TS25.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-P1 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic TS25 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged E-P1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography highlights
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Street photography advice
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than average (144 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography information
43
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than average (144 grams)
weather sealing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography information
60
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
42
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging factors
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (144g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic TS25
 Olympus PEN E-P1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-P1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-29 2013-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic V -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355g (0.78 lbs) 144g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 250 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $182 $180