Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic TS25
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Released January 2009
- Additionally Known as mju 7000
(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
- Revealed January 2013
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic TS25, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 7000 was introduced 5 years earlier than the TS25 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 7000 grades against the TS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic TS25
7000 | TS25 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus 7000
TS25 | 7000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2009 | More recent by 48 months |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic TS25
7000 | TS25 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic TS25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 7000 versus the TS25.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and TS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and TS25.
As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older 7000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 |
Also called | mju 7000 | Lumix DMC-FT25 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-01-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 172g (0.38 lb) | 144g (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 250 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $280 | $180 |