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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(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
  • Introduced 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic ZS25, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was launched around the same time to the ZS25 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the ZS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Panasonic ZS25

 TG-830 iHS ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 ZS25 TG-830 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic ZS25

 TG-830 iHS ZS25 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has outside dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the ZS25.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and ZS25 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and ZS25.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images though you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
35
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
32
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (193g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography info
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography information
67
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (193g)
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography details
45
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic ZS25
 Olympus TG-830 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-08 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection 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)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 300 pictures 260 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $300