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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Announced November 2010
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL1
  • New Model is Olympus E-PL2
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FS25, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very comparable but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and FS25 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL1s was introduced 22 months after the FS25 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-PL1s matches up versus the FS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Panasonic FS25

 E-PL1s FS25 
IntroducedNovember 2010January 2009More modern by 22 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 FS25 E-PL1s 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FS25

 E-PL1s FS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1s provides outer measurements 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 FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FS25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PL1s versus the FS25.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and FS25 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1s and FS25.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same MP but different sensor sizes. The E-PL1s provides the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The younger E-PL1s should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography highlights
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
26
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Street photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Street photography advice
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
low battery life (290 shots)
no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low battery life (290 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography advice
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
resolution not great (12MP)
low battery life (290 shots)
no Timelapse function
32
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL1s Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-11-16 2009-01-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 aliasing 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 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 334g (0.74 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $599 $230