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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Released February 2019
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ1000
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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic TS25, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and TS25 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 II was released 6 years after the TS25 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FZ1000 II scores against the TS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Panasonic TS25

 FZ1000 II TS25 
RevealedFebruary 2019January 2013Newer by 75 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1240k230kCrisper screen (+1010k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 TS25 FZ1000 II 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic TS25

 FZ1000 II TS25 

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has external measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic TS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ1000 II versus the TS25.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and TS25 is 55 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and TS25.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 II because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger FZ1000 II is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
72
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Street photography advice
71
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography details
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography details
69
excellent zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography information
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography information
67
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (400mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (144g)
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography factors
65
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
42
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging information
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging information
67
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2019-02-18 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-400mm (16.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,240k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 808 gr (1.78 lb) 144 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 250 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLC12PP -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $898 $180