Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS25
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Panasonic TS25
SH-1 | TS25 | |||
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Revealed | March 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 15 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus SH-1
TS25 | SH-1 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic TS25
SH-1 | TS25 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS25 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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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 |