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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus VG-160 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Olympus VG-160
(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
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Released January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic ZS25, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the ZS25 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the VG-160 matches up against the ZS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 VG-160 ZS25 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus VG-160

		

		

			
 ZS25 VG-160 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 VG-160 ZS25 
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch display  Neither has Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 has external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-160 versus the ZS25.
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and ZS25 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and ZS25.
Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older VG-160 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-160
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
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 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 provides face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 decent megapixels (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus VG-160 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
56
 lighter than competitors (125g)
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
66
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch to focus
 lighter than competition (193 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography highlights
26
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (165 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
45
 amazing zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography advice
65
 lighter than competitors (125g)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (26mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 bad battery life (165 shots)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
 lighter than competition (193g)
 comes with touch to focus
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (480mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 not so great battery life (260 per charge)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus VG-160 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
36
 pretty wide (26mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 no manual control
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 bad battery life (165 per charge)
 no Time Lapse recording
43
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 not so great battery life (260 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus VG-160 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
30
 pretty wide (26mm)
 provides face detection focusing
 lighter than competitors (125 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external mic port
34
 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (193 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic ZS25
 Olympus VG-160Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VG-160 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface 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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 7cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.80 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
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 165 shots 260 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $90 $300