Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS25
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Released January 2011
(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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
- Successor is Panasonic ZS30
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic ZS25, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-310 was unveiled 24 months prior to the ZS25 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-310 grades versus the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS25 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-310 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic ZS25
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus TG-310
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic ZS25
TG-310 | ZS25 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-310 versus the ZS25.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and ZS25 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and ZS25.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS25 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-310 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ35 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-06 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 193g (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | 150 photographs | 260 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $0 | $300 |