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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
69 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was introduced 3 years prior to the ZS25 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SP-600 UZ matches up versus the ZS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 SP-600 UZ ZS25 
Manually focus  More exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

		

		

			
 ZS25 SP-600 UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 35 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 SP-600 UZ ZS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither provides Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 in our completely new 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 choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the ZS25.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and ZS25 is 69 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and ZS25.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS25 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography information
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 you can focus manually
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
32
 MP count decent (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography info
36
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
66
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography highlights
31
 amazing zoom range (28-420mm  15.0 x zoom)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
45
 amazing zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography information
51
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 great zoom (420mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
 comes with touch to focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long reach (480mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 not so great battery power (260 shots)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography advice
29
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 no image stabilization
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse function
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 not so great battery power (260 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging info
20
 decently wide (28mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic support
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (193g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic ZS25
 Olympus SP-600 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 143 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 455 gr (1.00 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $189 $300