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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS25 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
  • Launched September 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL7
  • Later Model is Olympus E-PL9
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-PL8 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS25, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is very similar but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and TS25 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL8 was brought out 3 years after the TS25 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-PL8 grades against the TS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Panasonic TS25

 E-PL8 TS25 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016January 2013Newer by 46 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus E-PL8

 TS25 E-PL8 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic TS25

 E-PL8 TS25 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL8 has got outside measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL8 vs the TS25.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL8 and TS25 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL8 and TS25.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-PL8 has got the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger E-PL8 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography information
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (144g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Sports photography camera
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography details
71
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competition (144g)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography highlights
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
42
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
35
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic TS25
 Olympus PEN E-PL8Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2016-09-19 2013-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 81 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.40 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 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 gr (0.79 lb) 144 gr (0.32 lb)
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 All around 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 350 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $500 $180