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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-4
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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic ZS25, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was revealed 15 months later than the ZS25 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-3 grades vs the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic ZS25

 TG-3 ZS25 
RevealedMarch 2014January 2013Fresher by 15 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus TG-3

 ZS25 TG-3 

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic ZS25

 TG-3 ZS25 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 enjoys external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-3 compared to the ZS25.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and ZS25 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and ZS25.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images although you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-3 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
32
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography features
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
66
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (193g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography advice
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (330 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography highlights
74
great battery (330 CIPA)
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (260 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography advice
56
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
great battery (330 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (260 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic ZS25
 Olympus Tough TG-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-03-31 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 330 images 260 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $350 $300