Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS25
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Revealed May 2012
(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
- Launched January 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic TS25, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-1 iHS was revealed 8 months earlier than the TS25 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-1 iHS grades against the TS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Panasonic TS25
TG-1 iHS | TS25 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 610k | 230k | Crisper screen (+380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
TS25 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | May 2012 | Fresher by 8 months |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic TS25
TG-1 iHS | TS25 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS comes with exterior measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic TS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the TS25.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and TS25 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and TS25.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic TS25 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT25 |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-05-08 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 610k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lb) | 144 grams (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 | 350 photos | 250 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI90B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $399 | $180 |