Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS25
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Released November 2013
- Successor is Olympus 1s
(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
- Released January 2013
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
- Successor is Panasonic ZS30
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview
The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus 1 and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and ZS25 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 1 was announced 11 months after the ZS25 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 1 matches up versus the ZS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Panasonic ZS25
1 | ZS25 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | January 2013 | Newer by 11 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus 1
ZS25 | 1 |
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Common features in the Olympus 1 and Panasonic ZS25
1 | ZS25 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 offers external measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 1 and Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 1 compared to the ZS25.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and ZS25 is 79 and 93 respectively.
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and ZS25.
All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS25 will deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer 1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus 1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ35 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-11-25 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 402 grams (0.89 pounds) | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 51 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 179 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $700 | $300 |