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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL7
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-PL9
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-PL8 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FS25, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL8 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) and the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and FS25 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL8 was unveiled 7 years after the FS25 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-PL8 scores against the FS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Panasonic FS25

 E-PL8 FS25 
LaunchedSeptember 2016January 2009More modern by 94 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus E-PL8

 FS25 E-PL8 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic FS25

 E-PL8 FS25 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL8 enjoys outside measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL8 vs the FS25.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL8 and FS25 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL8 and FS25.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL8 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-PL8 will offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-PL8 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL8
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
72
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
26
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Street photography info
Panasonic FS25 Street photography info
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography factors
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography factors
71
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL8
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
32
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging factors
35
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
28
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus PEN E-PL8Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-09-19 2009-01-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 81 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 29-145mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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 speed 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 357 gr (0.79 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 350 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $500 $230