Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS25
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Panasonic TS25
E-P1 | TS25 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus E-P1
TS25 | E-P1 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 41 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic TS25
E-P1 | TS25 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Take a look at the Olympus E-P1 versus Panasonic TS25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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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 |