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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic ZS25
(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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was launched at a similar time to the ZS25 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the ZS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS ZS25 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Missing Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the ZS25.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and ZS25 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and ZS25.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.
	
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
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 offers face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
32
 good  resolution (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography info
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
66
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides touch focus
 lighter than competition (193g)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography features
34
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proof
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
45
 excellent zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography info
59
 environment proof
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery pack (220 shots)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than competition (193 grams)
 provides touch focus
 good  resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 long reach (480mm)
 no Timelapse function
 terrible battery life (260 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography advice
39
 really wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not possible
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
 no Time Lapse recording
43
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
33
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 no mic socket
34
 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (193 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic ZS25
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
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 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 220 photos 260 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $300