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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced August 2011
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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic ZS25, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was manufactured 17 months prior to the ZS25 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-810 grades against the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic ZS25

 TG-810 ZS25 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus TG-810

 ZS25 TG-810 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2011More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic ZS25

 TG-810 ZS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 has external dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-810 compared to the ZS25.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and ZS25 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and ZS25.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older TG-810 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography details
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
32
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-810
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (193 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
45
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proofing
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (220 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (193 grams)
includes touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography details
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic ZS25
 Olympus TG-810Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-16 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 220 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $428 $300