Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FS25
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Announced November 2011
- Replacement is Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic FS25
E-PM1 | FS25 | |||
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Released | November 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 35 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus E-PM1
FS25 | E-PM1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic FS25
E-PM1 | FS25 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-11-23 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | - |
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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 265 gr (0.58 pounds) | 148 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $499 | $230 |