Panasonic ZS25 vs Olympus SP-100

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Panasonic ZS25 vs Olympus SP-100

1/2.33 inch 28.2mm²
16.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic ZS25 Review.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Olympus SP-100 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the SP-100.

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Differences

Panasonic ZS25 advantages over Olympus SP-100

Thinner
28 mm vs 133 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
193g vs 589g
Lighter weight
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 6 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Olympus SP-100 advantages over Panasonic ZS25

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
More telephoto lens reach
1,200 mm vs 480 mm
Capture objects farther away
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

330 vs 260 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Faster JPEG shooting
8.3 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Panasonic ZS25.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Olympus SP-100, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Olympus SP-100 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic ZS19

Panasonic ZS25

Panasonic ZS19

$470
1/2.33 inch

In-camera panoramas

$300
1/2.33 inch

Touchscreen
Longer exposure

Compare Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS19

Olympus SP-100

Panasonic ZS19

$600
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

$300
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS19

Compared to Fujifilm SL1000

Panasonic ZS25

Fujifilm SL1000

$470
1/2.33 inch

In-camera panoramas
Thinner

$650
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic ZS25 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Olympus SP-100

Fujifilm SL1000

$600
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Shoots 60p video

$650
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Compared to Panasonic ZS30

Panasonic ZS25

Panasonic ZS30

$470
1/2.33 inch

In-camera panoramas
Bigger JPEG buffer

$319
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS30

Olympus SP-100

Panasonic ZS30

$600
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$319
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS30

Compared to Nikon S9500

Panasonic ZS25

Nikon S9500

$470
1/2.33 inch

Longer exposure
Bigger JPEG buffer

$470
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
Built-in GPS

Compare Panasonic ZS25 vs Nikon S9500

Olympus SP-100

Nikon S9500

$600
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Larger lens aperture

$470
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Nikon S9500

Compared to Panasonic FZ70

Panasonic ZS25

Panasonic FZ70

$470
1/2.33 inch

Thinner
Lighter weight

$660
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic FZ70

Olympus SP-100

Panasonic FZ70

$600
1/2.3 inch

Bigger JPEG buffer
Slow-motion videos

$660
1/2.3 inch

RAW file ability
Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ70

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