Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS25

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic TS25, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and TS25 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P5 was introduced 9 months after the TS25 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-P5 matches up against the TS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P5 provides physical dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-P5 vs the TS25.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and TS25 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and TS25.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-P5 has the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The fresher E-P5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.