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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2013
Panasonic ZS25
(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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus SZ-15 versus Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was brought out 6 months after the ZS25 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the SZ-15 scores versus the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Panasonic ZS25

 SZ-15 ZS25 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus SZ-15

 ZS25 SZ-15 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic ZS25

 SZ-15 ZS25 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-15 offers external dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-15 versus Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-15 against the ZS25.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and ZS25 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and ZS25.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography advice
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography information
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography features
68
lighter than others (250 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
features focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-15
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic ZS25
 Olympus SZ-15Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-21 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 grams (0.55 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" 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 - 260 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $300