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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic ZS25, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was launched 6 months later than the ZS25 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-2 iHS grades vs the ZS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic ZS25

          

          

            
 TG-2 iHS ZS25 
Screen resolution610k460kCrisper screen (+150k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

          

          

            
 ZS25 TG-2 iHS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic ZS25

          

          

            
 TG-2 iHS ZS25 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2013Similar age
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither includes Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features exterior dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the ZS25.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and ZS25 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and ZS25.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS25 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

            Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography factors
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 comes with face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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 decent MP (16MP)
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography details
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
66
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides touch to focus
 lighter than competition (193 grams)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography features
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 great battery pack (350 CIPA)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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 excellent zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (260 shots)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
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 great battery pack (350 shots)
 environment proofing
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 no Time Lapse mode
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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 lighter than competition (193 grams)
 provides touch to focus
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long reach (480mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 terrible battery life (260 per charge)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
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 rather wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 great battery pack (350 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Time Lapse mode
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 terrible battery life (260 shots)
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
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 rather wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no external mic port
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (193 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 no external microphone support
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic ZS25
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-28 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 610k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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 support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 350 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $380 $300