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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
66
Overall
49
Olympus Stylus 1s front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Olympus 1s
(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
  • Released April 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus 1
Panasonic FH25
(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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic FH25, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and FH25 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1s was launched 4 years after the FH25 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 1s scores against the FH25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Panasonic FH25

 1s FH25 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2011Newer by 52 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus 1s

 FH25 1s 

Common features in the Olympus 1s and Panasonic FH25

 1s FH25 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 1s features external measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic FH25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 1s compared to the FH25.

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1s and FH25 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1s and FH25.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1s because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH25 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent 1s will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1s Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
34
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1s Street photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Street photography advice
71
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
very small sensor (1/1.7")
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1s Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
great battery life (450 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1s as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
64
great battery life (450 shots)
features touch focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1s as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (450 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
38
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 1s
Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1s and Panasonic FH25
 Olympus Stylus 1sPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 1s Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FS35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-04-13 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 35 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus 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 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402g (0.89 lb) 159g (0.35 lb)
Physical 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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 photos 250 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $699 $180