Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS25

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

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.

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.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and ZS25 is 79 and 93 respectively.

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.