• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic TS25 advantages over Olympus SH-1

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Thinner
    19 mm vs 42 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    144g vs 271g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Olympus SH-1 advantages over Panasonic TS25

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.0 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    600 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 380 vs 250 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    11.5 fps vs 1.3 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1300 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • 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
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • 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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The Competition

Compared to Pentax LS465

Panasonic TS25
Pentax LS465
  • $449
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $349
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Faster shutter

Compare Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax LS465

Olympus SH-1
Pentax LS465
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen
  • $349
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax LS465

Compared to Olympus SH-50

Panasonic TS25
Olympus SH-50
  • $449
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Thinner
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic TS25 vs Olympus SH-50

Olympus SH-1
Olympus SH-50
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus SH-50

Compared to Sony TF1

Panasonic TS25
Sony TF1
  • $449
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Longer exposure
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • More dots on screen

Compare Panasonic TS25 vs Sony TF1

Olympus SH-1
Sony TF1
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Olympus SH-1 vs Sony TF1

Compared to Panasonic TS30

Panasonic TS25
Panasonic TS30
  • $449
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $228
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS30

Olympus SH-1
Panasonic TS30
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $228
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Thinner

Compare Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS30

Compared to Olympus SH-2

Panasonic TS25
Olympus SH-2
  • $449
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Thinner
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic TS25 vs Olympus SH-2

Olympus SH-1
Olympus SH-2
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability

Compare Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus SH-2

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