Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS25
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Revealed April 2010
- Old Model is Olympus E-P1
- Renewed by Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview
Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-P2 versus Panasonic ZS25, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and ZS25 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-P2 was launched 3 years before the ZS25 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-P2 grades against the ZS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS25 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Panasonic ZS25
E-P2 | ZS25 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus E-P2
ZS25 | E-P2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | April 2010 | More recent by 33 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic ZS25
E-P2 | ZS25 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P2 enjoys outer measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while 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).
Take a look at the Olympus E-P2 versus Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-P2 vs the ZS25.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and ZS25 is 86 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P2 and ZS25.
As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-P2 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS25 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older E-P2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ35 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-04-22 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 355 grams (0.78 pounds) | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 505 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $799 | $300 |