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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The XZ-10 was launched 2 years after the FH25 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the XZ-10 matches up against the FH25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Panasonic FH25

 XZ-10 FH25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 26 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus XZ-10

 FH25 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic FH25

 XZ-10 FH25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic FH25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the XZ-10 and the FH25.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and FH25 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and FH25.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher XZ-10 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography advice
45
you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus XZ-10
Street photography with Panasonic FH25
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography details
60
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography advice
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
35
decently wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic FH25
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FS35
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-30 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 35 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lb) 159 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 pictures 250 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $428 $180