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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Olympus VG-145
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic ZS25, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the ZS25 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the VG-145 matches up against the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Panasonic ZS25

 VG-145 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus VG-145

 ZS25 VG-145 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 17 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic ZS25

 VG-145 ZS25 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-145 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic ZS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the VG-145 compared to the ZS25.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and ZS25 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and ZS25.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged VG-145 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-145
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
32
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography highlights
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition in class (193g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (160 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
45
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
62
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (160 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
supports touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography highlights
36
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (160 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (260 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-145
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
28
fairly wide (26mm)
offers face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic ZS25
 Olympus VG-145Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VG-145 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-27 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 160 photographs 260 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $300