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Canon G1 X vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
75
Imaging
52
Features
60
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot G1 X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon G1 X vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Canon G1 X
(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
Panasonic TS25
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X over the Panasonic TS25

 G1 X TS25 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Canon G1 X

 TS25 G1 X 
IntroducedJanuary 2013March 2012Newer by 9 months

Common features in the Canon G1 X and Panasonic TS25

 G1 X TS25 
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).

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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.

Canon G1 X vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (1.5")
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Street photography highlights
72
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1.5")
saves RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (534g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Sports photography camera
54
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (1.5")
offers tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
low battery (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X Travel photography details
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography details
60
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (250 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (534g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than average in class (144g)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography factors
60
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (1.5")
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low battery (250 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X Vlogging details
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging details
65
relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors in class (534g)
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Canon G1 X vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X and Panasonic TS25
 Canon PowerShot G1 XPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
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