Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FH25
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Newer Model is Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview
Here is a complete review of the Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FH25, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and FH25 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 1 was introduced 2 years later than the FH25 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 1 grades versus the FH25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FH25 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery & Panasonic FH25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Panasonic FH25
1 | FH25 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus 1
FH25 | 1 |
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Common features in the Olympus 1 and Panasonic FH25
1 | FH25 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 provides outer dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FH25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 1 compared to the FH25.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and FH25 is 79 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and FH25.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FH25 will provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FS35 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-11-25 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | Venus Engine VI |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | LCD | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 402 gr (0.89 lb) | 159 gr (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 51 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 179 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $700 | $180 |