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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL7
  • Later Model is Olympus E-PL9
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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-PL8 versus Panasonic ZS25, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty close but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and ZS25 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL8 was announced 3 years after the ZS25 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-PL8 scores vs the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Panasonic ZS25

 E-PL8 ZS25 
RevealedSeptember 2016January 2013More modern by 46 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k460kClearer screen (+577k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus E-PL8

 ZS25 E-PL8 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic ZS25

 E-PL8 ZS25 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL8 provides exterior measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL8 versus Panasonic ZS25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL8 and the ZS25.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL8 and ZS25 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL8 and ZS25.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-PL8 uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The newer E-PL8 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography information
72
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
32
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography features
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (193 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect AF
45
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography info
71
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (193g)
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (260 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL8
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
35
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic ZS25
 Olympus PEN E-PL8Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-09-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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 distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical 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 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 shots 260 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $500 $300