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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was introduced 4 months before the ZS25 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SP-820UZ grades versus the ZS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ ZS25 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2013Similar generation
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither provides Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ provides outside dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic ZS25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-820UZ against the ZS25.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and ZS25 is 69 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and ZS25.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS25 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography info
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 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 offers face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
32
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography details
37
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 heavier than competition in class (485g)
66
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch to focus
 lighter than competition (193 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography advice
33
 excellent zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
45
 amazing zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery (260 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography advice
55
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (22mm)
 very long reach (896mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
 lighter than competition (193g)
 includes touch to focus
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 great reach (480mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 bad battery (260 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography features
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 fairly wide (22mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 no manual control
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Time Lapse recording
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 really wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 bad battery (260 shots)
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging info
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 fairly wide (22mm)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 missing external mic port
 heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
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 really wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (193 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no microphone support
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic ZS25
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-21 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 15.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 485 gr (1.07 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $299 $300