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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-800 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-810 UZ was launched 17 months prior to the TS25 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SP-810 UZ scores versus the TS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic TS25

 SP-810 UZ TS25 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 TS25 SP-810 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic TS25

 SP-810 UZ TS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features outer dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the TS25.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and TS25 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and TS25.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography features
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Street photography with Panasonic TS25
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (144 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography factors
40
excellent zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
max frames per second low (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography features
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography features
61
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (864mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
71
lighter than competitors in class (144 grams)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
40
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging advice
27
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic TS25
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-27 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.7fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 413 gr (0.91 lbs) 144 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $280 $180