Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FS25

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FS25, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and FS25 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-P2 was brought out 15 months later than the FS25 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-P2 grades vs the FS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P2 features physical 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) and the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-P2 and the FS25.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and FS25 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P2 and FS25.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-P2 features the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more modern E-P2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.