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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Launched March 2011
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was launched 22 months before the ZS25 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-30MR scores vs the ZS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Panasonic ZS25

 SZ-30MR ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 ZS25 SZ-30MR 
ReleasedJanuary 2013March 2011Newer by 22 months

Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic ZS25

 SZ-30MR ZS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by 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") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-30MR against the ZS25.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and ZS25 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and ZS25.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography features
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography factors
41
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competition in class (226g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography highlights
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (220 shots)
missing Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-30MR
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic ZS25
 Olympus SZ-30MRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-30MR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-03-02 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226g (0.50 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Physical 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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $279 $300