Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FS25
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![Olympus PEN E-PL1 front Olympus PEN E-PL1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-PEN-E-PL1/Olympus-E-PL1-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS25/Panasonic-FS25-front.jpg)
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34 Features
24 Overall
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Announced May 2010
- Renewed by Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-PL1 versus Panasonic FS25, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very similar but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and FS25 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.
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The E-PL1 was manufactured 16 months later than the FS25 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-PL1 scores vs the FS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Panasonic FS25
E-PL1 | FS25 | |||
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Revealed | May 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 16 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus E-PL1
FS25 | E-PL1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic FS25
E-PL1 | FS25 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1 has outer dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-PL1 versus Panasonic FS25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL1 and the FS25.
![Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS25-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1 and FS25 is 86 and 95 respectively.
![Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS25-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1 and FS25.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The E-PL1 has got the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The fresher E-PL1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
![Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS25-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS25-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-05-17 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Truepic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 334g (0.74 lb) | 148g (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 487 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 images | - |
Form of battery | 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $288 | $230 |