Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic ZS25 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic ZS25 has external dimensions of 105 x 59 x 28 mm (4.13 x 2.32 x 1.1″) and weighs 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz) (including batteries). Olympus XZ-2 iHS has external dimensions of 113 x 65 x 48 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 1.89″) and weighs 346 g (0.76 lb / 12.20 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic ZS25 and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS. Panasonic ZS25 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 8mm narrower, 6mm shorter and 20mm thinner than Olympus XZ-2 iHS.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic ZS25 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic ZS25 is significantly lighter (153g ) than the Olympus XZ-2 iHS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 (Lumix DMC-TZ35) nor Olympus XZ-2 iHS provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic ZS25 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Olympus XZ-2 iHS features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Panasonic ZS25 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to XZ-2 iHS.