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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Released June 2013
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH25, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was manufactured 2 years later than the FH25 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SZ-15 matches up vs the FH25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Panasonic FH25

 SZ-15 FH25 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2011Fresher by 30 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus SZ-15

 FH25 SZ-15 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic FH25

 SZ-15 FH25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 offers outside measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the FH25.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and FH25 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and FH25.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of files however you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer SZ-15 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-15
Street photography with Panasonic FH25
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography features
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
68
lighter than others (250g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic FH25
 Olympus SZ-15Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SZ-15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Other name - Lumix DMC-FS35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine VI
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $180