Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic TS25
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Launched May 2013
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic TS25, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is pretty similar but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and TS25 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe E-PM2 was unveiled 5 months after the TS25 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-PM2 grades versus the TS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Panasonic TS25
| E-PM2 | TS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus E-PM2
| TS25 | E-PM2 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic TS25
| E-PM2 | TS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2013 |  | January 2013 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic TS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PM2 against the TS25.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and TS25 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and TS25.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The E-PM2 uses the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF easier.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 |
| Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT25 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2013-05-21 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.9-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Number of lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1300s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 4.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 269 grams (0.59 lbs) | 144 grams (0.32 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 72 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 932 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 images | 250 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $448 | $180 |