Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FH25

Following is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic FH25, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and FH25 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL1 was launched 7 months prior to the FH25 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-PL1 grades vs the FH25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery & Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1 comes with outside measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic FH25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL1 vs the FH25.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1 and FH25 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1 and FH25.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL1 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FH25 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.