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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
81
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL6
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PL8
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-PL7 versus Panasonic ZS25, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty similar but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and ZS25 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL7 was introduced 21 months later than the ZS25 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-PL7 grades against the ZS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Panasonic ZS25

 E-PL7 ZS25 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2013Fresher by 21 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k460kSharper screen (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus E-PL7

 ZS25 E-PL7 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic ZS25

 E-PL7 ZS25 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL7 features physical 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) and the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PL7 versus Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL7 and the ZS25.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and ZS25 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL7 and ZS25.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The E-PL7 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more modern E-PL7 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography details
72
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
32
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL7
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
66
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (193g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography info
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect AF
45
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography details
85
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (193g)
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (260 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography features
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
43
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (260 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging factors
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic ZS25
 Olympus PEN E-PL7Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-09-01 2013-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 81 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.40 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 357g (0.79 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 873 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 260 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $499 $300