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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL6
  • Later Model is Olympus E-PL8
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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus E-PL7 versus Panasonic TS25, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is very close but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and TS25 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL7 was manufactured 21 months later than the TS25 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-PL7 grades against the TS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Panasonic TS25

 E-PL7 TS25 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2013More recent by 21 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus E-PL7

 TS25 E-PL7 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic TS25

 E-PL7 TS25 

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL7 has exterior measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PL7 versus Panasonic TS25 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL7 and the TS25.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and TS25 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL7 and TS25.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The E-PL7 uses the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The more modern E-PL7 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Street photography details
Panasonic TS25 Street photography details
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography features
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL7
Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
85
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition in class (144g)
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
42
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic TS25
 Olympus PEN E-PL7Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2014-09-01 2013-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 81 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.40 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 357 grams (0.79 pounds) 144 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 873 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 250 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $499 $180