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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
85
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47
Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL1s
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL3
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS25, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and TS25 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL2 was brought out 23 months prior to the TS25 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-PL2 matches up versus the TS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Panasonic TS25

 E-PL2 TS25 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus E-PL2

 TS25 E-PL2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 23 months

Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic TS25

 E-PL2 TS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL2 has got exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL2 against the TS25.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and TS25 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL2 and TS25.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL2 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS25 will produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-PL2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL2
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Street photography factors
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (144g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography factors
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
bad battery power (280 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery power (280 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (144g)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography advice
61
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (280 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
42
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic TS25
 Olympus PEN E-PL2Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2011-02-11 2013-01-07
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 surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 362 grams (0.80 lb) 144 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 573 not tested
Other
Battery life 280 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $180