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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

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
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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
33
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
34
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
38
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
31
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
31
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