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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
63
Overall
57
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM2
(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
Panasonic TS25
(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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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Panasonic TS25

 E-PM2 TS25 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper 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 
AnnouncedMay 2013January 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and TS25 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PM2
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than average (144 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PM2
Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography advice
66
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than average (144g)
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography factors
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no Time Lapse function
42
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging information
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (144g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic TS25
 Olympus PEN E-PM2Panasonic 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