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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 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
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic ZS25, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-820 iHS was unveiled 11 months earlier than the ZS25 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-820 iHS scores vs the ZS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Panasonic ZS25

          

          

            
 TG-820 iHS ZS25 
Display resolution1030k460kClearer display (+570k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

          

          

            
 ZS25 TG-820 iHS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic ZS25

          

          

            
 TG-820 iHS ZS25 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS enjoys outer dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic ZS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the ZS25.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and ZS25 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and ZS25.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-820 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

            Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography advice
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 provides face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography features
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
66
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus via touch
 lighter than competitors (193 grams)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proofing
 max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (220 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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 great zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (260 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography information
58
 weather proofing
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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 lighter than competitors (193 grams)
 supports focus via touch
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long reach (480mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low battery pack (260 per charge)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography information
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 not so great battery pack (220 shots)
 does not have Timelapse function
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 low battery pack (260 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging features
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone support
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (193 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic ZS25
 Olympus TG-820 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-08 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 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
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,030k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 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 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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
Form of battery 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 shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $500 $300