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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1
(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
  • Launched May 2010
  • New Model is Olympus E-PL1s
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS25, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and ZS25 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL1 was released 3 years earlier than the ZS25 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-PL1 grades against the ZS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Panasonic ZS25

 E-PL1 ZS25 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus E-PL1

 ZS25 E-PL1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2010More recent by 32 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic ZS25

 E-PL1 ZS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1 comes with physical 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) while the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL1 compared to the ZS25.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1 and ZS25 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1 and ZS25.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL1 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS25 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older E-PL1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL1
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
32
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography info
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
66
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (193g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography factors
45
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery power (290 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography factors
52
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (290 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
has focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery life (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL1
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery power (290 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging information
30
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic ZS25
 Olympus PEN E-PL1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-05-17 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 measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 334g (0.74 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $288 $300