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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-2
Panasonic TS25
(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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS25, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was brought out 15 months after the TS25 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SH-1 scores vs the TS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Panasonic TS25

 SH-1 TS25 
RevealedMarch 2014January 2013Newer by 15 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus SH-1

 TS25 SH-1 

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic TS25

 SH-1 TS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-1 comes with physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SH-1 compared to the TS25.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and TS25 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and TS25.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images however you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern SH-1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography highlights
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Street photography features
Panasonic TS25 Street photography features
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (144 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography advice
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
features touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than others in class (144g)
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography highlights
49
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-1
Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
37
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
lighter than competition in class (271g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (144g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic TS25
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SH-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-03-31 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 grams (0.60 pounds) 144 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 380 photographs 250 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $349 $180