Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FS25
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Panasonic FS25
SZ-11 | FS25 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | January 2009 | Newer by 31 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus SZ-11
FS25 | SZ-11 |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FS25
SZ-11 | FS25 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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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 |