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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic TS25, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was introduced 24 months prior to the TS25 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-610UZ matches up versus the TS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic TS25

 SP-610UZ TS25 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 TS25 SP-610UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic TS25

 SP-610UZ TS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ has physical dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the TS25.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and TS25 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and TS25.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS25 to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography information
Panasonic TS25 Street photography information
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (144g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Sports photography camera
39
great zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography details
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (616mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (144 grams)
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
40
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
42
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging factors
26
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic TS25
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 405 gr (0.89 pounds) 144 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 340 pictures 250 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $299 $180