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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-620 UZ
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 Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was manufactured 24 months before the ZS25 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SP-610UZ grades vs the ZS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ ZS25 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

		

		

			
 ZS25 SP-610UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ ZS25 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither has Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ has exterior dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic ZS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the ZS25.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and ZS25 is 79 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and ZS25.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS25 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography factors
28
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
32
 good megapixels (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography info
50
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
66
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes focus via touch
 lighter than competition (193 grams)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
39
 long zoom range (28-616mm  22.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
45
 amazing zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
61
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 long reach (616mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
 lighter than competition (193 grams)
 includes focus via touch
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long reach (480mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
40
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
43
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
 no Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
26
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic socket
34
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (193g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 no external mic support
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZS25
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.30 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 340 shots 260 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $299 $300