Canon G1 X vs Panasonic TS25
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Canon G1 X vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1.5" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 534g - 117 x 81 x 65mm
- Announced March 2012
- Refreshed by Canon G1 X II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT25

Canon G1 X vs Panasonic TS25 Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Canon G1 X and Panasonic TS25, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G1 X (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is very comparable but the G1 X (1.5") and TS25 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

The G1 X was manufactured 9 months earlier than the TS25 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G1 X grades versus the TS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon G1 X vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G1 X & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The entire galleries are available at Canon G1 X Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G1 X over the Panasonic TS25
G1 X | TS25 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Canon G1 X
TS25 | G1 X | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | March 2012 | Newer by 9 months |
Common features in the Canon G1 X and Panasonic TS25
G1 X | TS25 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon G1 X vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G1 X has external measurements of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst 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).
Check out the Canon G1 X and Panasonic TS25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the G1 X and the TS25.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X and TS25 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Canon G1 X vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X and TS25.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic TS25 will show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged G1 X will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon G1 X vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G1 X vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G1 X | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot G1 X | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-FT25 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-03-29 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 18.7 x 14mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 261.8mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4352 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 20cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT PureColor II LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (via hot shoe EX series Speedlites, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX) | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 534 grams (1.18 lb) | 144 grams (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 81 x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 60 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 644 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | 250 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $649 | $180 |