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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus SH-50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was manufactured about the same time to the ZS25 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SH-50 grades against the ZS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Panasonic ZS25

 SH-50 ZS25 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus SH-50

 ZS25 SH-50 

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic ZS25

 SH-50 ZS25 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-50 has got physical dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic ZS25 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH-50 and the ZS25.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and ZS25 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and ZS25.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you need to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-50
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
32
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition (193 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography features
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition in class (269g)
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (193g)
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery life (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SH-50
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
49
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (193g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic ZS25
 Olympus SH-50Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SH-50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 - 260 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $300