Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS25
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94 Imaging
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93 Imaging
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Announced January 2012
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS25, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-320 grades versus the ZS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-320 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic ZS25
| TG-320 | ZS25 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus TG-320
| ZS25 | TG-320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | January 2012 | Fresher by 12 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic ZS25
| TG-320 | ZS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while 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).
Look at the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS25 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-320 compared to the ZS25.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and ZS25 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and ZS25.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older TG-320 will be behind in sensor tech.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than average (155g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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lighter than average (155 grams)
weather proof
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (150 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lighter than average in class (193g)
comes with touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape photography with Olympus TG-320
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (260 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
lighter than average (155g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (193g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
| Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 |
| Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ35 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias 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 files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.3-6.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 15 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 6.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 193g (0.43 lb) |
| 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 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 | 150 shots | 260 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $0 | $300 |