Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FS25

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FS25, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and FS25 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The E-PM1 was revealed 2 years later than the FS25 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-PM1 matches up vs the FS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM1 comes with external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FS25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the E-PM1 against the FS25.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and FS25 is 89 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM1 and FS25.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor measurements. The E-PM1 features the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The newer E-PM1 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.