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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched July 2009
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm A170 versus Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and TS25 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was introduced 4 years before the TS25 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up vs the TS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic TS25

 Fujifilm A170 TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Fujifilm A170

 TS25 Fujifilm A170 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 42 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic TS25

 Fujifilm A170 TS25 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 enjoys outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the TS25.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and TS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and TS25.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS25 to offer greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography information
Panasonic TS25 Street photography information
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (144 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography info
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competitors (144g)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography factors
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
41
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A170
Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (144 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic TS25
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-22 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3664 x 2748 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 144 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $80 $180