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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Updated by Olympus E-PL7
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic FS25, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the E-PL6 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) and the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and FS25 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL6 was launched 5 years after the FS25 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the E-PL6 scores versus the FS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Panasonic FS25

 E-PL6 FS25 
LaunchedAugust 2014January 2009Newer by 68 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus E-PL6

 FS25 E-PL6 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic FS25

 E-PL6 FS25 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL6 has physical measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic FS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL6 versus the FS25.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and FS25 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and FS25.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL6 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-PL6 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer E-PL6 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
26
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Street photography information
Panasonic FS25 Street photography information
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography details
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography details
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
85
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging info
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging info
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have microphone support
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-08-01 2009-01-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 35 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
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 5.30 m
Flash modes 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
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $300 $230