Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS25
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS25 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
- Released July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Announced January 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS25, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SZ-11 was brought out 17 months before the TS25 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SZ-11 matches up against the TS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Panasonic TS25
SZ-11 | TS25 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus SZ-11
TS25 | SZ-11 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 17 months |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic TS25
SZ-11 | TS25 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 has got exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS25 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-11 against the TS25.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and TS25 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and TS25.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS25 to provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SZ-11 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-FT25 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2011-07-27 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) | 144 grams (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 | 200 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $253 | $180 |