Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS25
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Photography Glossary Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe VG-160 was introduced 12 months earlier than the TS25 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the VG-160 matches up against the TS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Panasonic TS25
| VG-160 | TS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus VG-160
| TS25 | VG-160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic TS25
| VG-160 | TS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-160 has outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the VG-160 against the TS25.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and TS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and TS25.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS25 to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older VG-160 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
| Olympus VG-160 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus VG-160 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 |
| Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT25 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2012-01-10 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.9-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 7cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.80 m | 4.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 144g (0.32 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 165 pictures | 250 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-70B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $90 | $180 |
