Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH25
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Revealed November 2011
- Replacement is Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview
Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH25, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and FH25 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PM1 was announced 11 months after the FH25 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-PM1 grades versus the FH25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH25 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Panasonic FH25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic FH25
E-PM1 | FH25 | |||
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Introduced | November 2011 | January 2011 | More modern by 11 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus E-PM1
FH25 | E-PM1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic FH25
E-PM1 | FH25 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM1 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PM1 versus the FH25.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and FH25 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM1 and FH25.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PM1 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH25 will result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more modern E-PM1 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS35 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-11-23 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | Venus Engine VI |
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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 265 gr (0.58 lbs) | 159 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 250 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $499 | $180 |