Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25
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![Olympus XZ-2 iHS front Olympus XZ-2 iHS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-XZ-2-iHS/Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-front.jpg)
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Released December 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
- Released January 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Panasonic TS25, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and TS25 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.
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The XZ-2 iHS was manufactured around the same time to the TS25 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up against the TS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The entire galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Panasonic TS25
XZ-2 iHS | TS25 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
TS25 | XZ-2 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic TS25
XZ-2 iHS | TS25 | |||
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Released | December 2012 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same age |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Panasonic TS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the XZ-2 iHS compared to the TS25.
![Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS25-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and TS25 is 85 and 95 respectively.
![Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS25-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and TS25.
Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The XZ-2 iHS because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic TS25 will show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.
![Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS25-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS25-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Olympus XZ-2 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT25 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-12-18 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.60 m (ISO 800) | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 346g (0.76 pounds) | 144g (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 216 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | 250 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-90B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $450 | $180 |