Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS25

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus TG-860 versus Panasonic ZS25, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was manufactured 2 years later than the ZS25 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-860 matches up against the ZS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-860 versus Panasonic ZS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-860 vs the ZS25.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and ZS25 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and ZS25.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer TG-860 should have an advantage in sensor tech.