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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(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
  • Released April 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-3
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-5
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS25, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was brought out 2 years after the TS25 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-4 scores versus the TS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Panasonic TS25

 TG-4 TS25 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2013Newer by 28 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus TG-4

 TS25 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic TS25

 TG-4 TS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 provides outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-4 vs the TS25.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and TS25 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and TS25.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-4 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (144g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography info
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
74
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (247g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition (144g)
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
62
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery life (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
42
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic TS25
 Olympus Tough TG-4Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2015-04-13 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 144 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (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 380 pictures 250 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $379 $180