Olympus 1 vs Panasonic TS25

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic TS25, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and TS25 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The 1 was brought out 11 months after the TS25 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 1 scores against the TS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 comes with exterior measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic TS25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 1 and the TS25.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and TS25 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and TS25.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic TS25 will provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern 1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.