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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS25, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was announced 24 months earlier than the ZS25 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-610 grades vs the ZS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 TG-610 ZS25 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 ZS25 TG-610 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 TG-610 ZS25 
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 has outside dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-610 compared to the ZS25.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and ZS25 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and ZS25.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS25 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older TG-610 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography information
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 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
32
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-610
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
66
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch to focus
 lighter than competition (193 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography factors
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 low battery life (210 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect AF
45
 excellent zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (260 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography details
64
 environment proof
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 low battery life (210 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than competition (193g)
 features touch to focus
 decent MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (480mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography info
43
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 environment proof
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 low battery life (210 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse recording
43
 pretty wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 no manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 not so great battery life (260 shots)
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging advice
30
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focusing
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone port
34
 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (193g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing mic support
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic ZS25
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in 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    
AEB    
White balance 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 support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 photographs 260 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $223 $300