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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(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
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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 TG-310 ZS25 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 ZS25 TG-310 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 TG-310 ZS25 
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
33
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 includes face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
32
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 no manual focus
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography advice
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 lighter than competition (155g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
66
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch to focus
 lighter than competitors in class (193g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography information
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 includes tracking focus
 weather sealing
 slow fps (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (150 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
 amazing zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (260 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography details
67
 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 weather sealing
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 bad battery power (150 CIPA)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
 comes with touch to focus
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (480mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery (260 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography details
39
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7")
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 bad battery power (150 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
43
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 terrible battery (260 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging factors
32
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition (155g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic jack
34
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic ZS25
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
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