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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8010
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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic TS25, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was released 3 years prior to the TS25 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 8010 grades against the TS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic TS25

 8010 TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus 8010

 TS25 8010 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 35 months

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic TS25

 8010 TS25 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 8010 vs the TS25.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and TS25 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and TS25.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older 8010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8010
Street photography with Panasonic TS25
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (245 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (144 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 8010
Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
low fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography details
64
environment sealing
megapixel count good (13MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (245g)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than competition (144 grams)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
40
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging factors
27
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors (245 grams)
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Panasonic TS25
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also Known as mju Tough 8010 Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lb) 144 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $600 $180