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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2011
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FS25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was unveiled 2 years after the FS25 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SZ-11 matches up versus the FS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Panasonic FS25

 SZ-11 FS25 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus SZ-11

 FS25 SZ-11 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FS25

 SZ-11 FS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-11 has external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FS25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-11 versus the FS25.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and FS25 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and FS25.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SZ-11 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SZ-11 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography information
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
features face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography info
Panasonic FS25 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (226g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
43
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography information
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competitors (226g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-11
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
40
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
32
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging info
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging info
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus SZ-11Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-11 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-27 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 226g (0.50 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 200 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $253 $230