Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS25

The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus E-PM2 versus Panasonic ZS25, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very close but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and ZS25 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The E-PM2 was launched 5 months after the ZS25 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-PM2 scores vs the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM2 offers outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Olympus E-PM2 versus Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PM2 vs the ZS25.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and ZS25 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and ZS25.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The E-PM2 contains the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field easier.