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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 550WP
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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS30
Photography Glossary

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic ZS25, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was released 5 years earlier than the ZS25 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 550WP grades vs the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Panasonic ZS25

 550WP ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus 550WP

 ZS25 550WP 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 48 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic ZS25

 550WP ZS25 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 550WP features outside dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 550WP versus the ZS25.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and ZS25 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and ZS25.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS25 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older 550WP is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 550WP
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
32
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP Street photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition (193g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography highlights
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography information
55
weather sealing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (193g)
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography information
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
43
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (260 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 550WP
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Panasonic ZS25
 Olympus Stylus 550WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 550WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Other name mju 550WP Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $399 $300