Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS25
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
36
93 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
41
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Launched February 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
- Updated by Panasonic ZS30
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SZ-10 was manufactured 23 months before the ZS25 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SZ-10 grades against the ZS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS25 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Panasonic ZS25
SZ-10 | ZS25 |
---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus SZ-10
ZS25 | SZ-10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | January 2013 | February 2011 | Fresher by 23 months |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic ZS25
SZ-10 | ZS25 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 provides outside measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic ZS25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-10 compared to the ZS25.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and ZS25 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and ZS25.
Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SZ-10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SZ-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ35 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-02-08 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing 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 | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 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 port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lb) | 193 gr (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | 260 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $300 | $300 |