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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced March 2011
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic TS25, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was unveiled 22 months before the TS25 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SZ-30MR scores versus the TS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Panasonic TS25

 SZ-30MR TS25 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 TS25 SZ-30MR 
LaunchedJanuary 2013March 2011More modern by 22 months

Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic TS25

 SZ-30MR TS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-30MR features outer 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 sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic TS25 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SZ-30MR and the TS25.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and TS25 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and TS25.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged SZ-30MR will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography features
Panasonic TS25 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (226g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (144g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography features
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography features
41
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography info
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography info
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lighter than average (226g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than others in class (144 grams)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography factors
40
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (144g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic TS25
 Olympus SZ-30MRPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SZ-30MR Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-03-02 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 gr (0.50 pounds) 144 gr (0.32 pounds)
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 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 220 photographs 250 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $279 $180