Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH25
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
45
94 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
33
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Released April 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
- Successor is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Launched January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH25, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-4 was introduced 4 years later than the FH25 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-4 scores versus the FH25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH25 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Panasonic FH25
TG-4 | FH25 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | April 2015 | January 2011 | More recent by 52 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus TG-4
FH25 | TG-4 |
---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic FH25
TG-4 | FH25 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 enjoys external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-4 and the FH25.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and FH25 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and FH25.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger TG-4 will have an edge in sensor tech.
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS35 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-04-13 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | Venus Engine VI |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
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) | 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) | 159 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 | 380 photographs | 250 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $379 | $180 |