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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2011
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Photography Glossary

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH25, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was brought out 2 months after the FH25 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SZ-10 scores versus the FH25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Panasonic FH25

		

		

			
 SZ-10 FH25 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus SZ-10

		

		

			
 FH25 SZ-10 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic FH25

		

		

			
 SZ-10 FH25 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-10 provides exterior dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-10 vs the FH25.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and FH25 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and FH25.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography info
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 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 features face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus SZ-10
Street photography with Panasonic FH25
60
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (215g)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography highlights
40
 great zoom range (28-504mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (220 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
65
 lighter than competition in class (215g)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 great reach (504mm)
 no Timelapse function
 not so great battery life (220 shots)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography features
40
 fairly wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 not so great battery life (220 shots)
 no Timelapse function
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging info
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focusing
 lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone jack
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic support
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic FH25
 Olympus SZ-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FS35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine VI
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.10 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 159 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 220 photographs 250 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
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 One One
Retail pricing $300 $180