Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic ZS25
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Revealed January 2012
(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
- Revealed January 2013
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
- New Model is Panasonic ZS30
Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SZ-12 was released 12 months before the ZS25 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SZ-12 scores versus the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic ZS25 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Panasonic ZS25
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus SZ-12
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic ZS25
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-12 features physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic ZS25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-12 compared to the ZS25.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and ZS25 is 89 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-12 and ZS25.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SZ-12 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
Olympus SZ-12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SZ-12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ35 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) | 193 gr (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 260 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $350 | $300 |