Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS25
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 Overview
Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic TS25, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The TG-830 iHS was unveiled around the same time to the TS25 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS matches up versus the TS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Panasonic TS25
TG-830 iHS | TS25 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
TS25 | TG-830 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic TS25
TG-830 iHS | TS25 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS enjoys physical dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic TS25 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the TS25.
![Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-830-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS25-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and TS25 is 91 and 95 respectively.
![Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-830-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS25-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and TS25.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should take the age of the cameras into account.
![Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-TG-830-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS25-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-830-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS25-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT25 |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.40 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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214g (0.47 lbs) | 144g (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 | 300 photos | 250 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 type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $180 |