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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(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
Panasonic FH25
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Panasonic FH25

 TG-4 FH25 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2011More recent by 52 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper 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 typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and FH25 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography factors
47
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
34
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography details
Panasonic FH25 Street photography details
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography information
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography info
74
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
65
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
62
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
exports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition (247g)
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic FH25
 Olympus Tough TG-4Panasonic 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