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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95 Imaging
40 Features
28 Overall
35

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS25, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was manufactured 4 months before the TS25 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SP-820UZ matches up against the TS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic TS25

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ TS25 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 TS25 SP-820UZ 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic TS25

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ TS25 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2013Same age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ has outer dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the TS25.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and TS25 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and TS25.
Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography features
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 decent MP (14MP)
 features face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
30
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography details
Panasonic TS25 Street photography details
37
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 heavier than competition (485 grams)
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 lighter than competition (144g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography features
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography features
33
 amazing zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 decent MP (14MP)
 max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
42
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
 low fps (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography highlights
55
 decent MP (14MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (22mm)
 long reach (896mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition (485 grams)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
 lighter than competition (144g)
 environment proofing
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
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 reasonably wide (22mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 no manual mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Time Lapse mode
42
 pretty wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 environment proofing
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
25
 reasonably wide (22mm)
 features face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 no external mic jack
 heavier than competition (485 grams)
31
 pretty wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (144 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic TS25
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-08-21 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 15.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 485 gr (1.07 pounds) 144 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 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 - 250 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $299 $180