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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS25, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and TS25 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The S1R was released 6 years later than the TS25 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S1R grades against the TS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic TS25

 S1R TS25 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019January 2013Fresher by 74 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic S1R

 TS25 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic TS25

 S1R TS25 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R features physical dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S1R compared to the TS25.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1R and TS25 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and TS25.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1R featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1R will result in more detail as a result of its extra 31MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger S1R will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography factors
87
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/320s)
megapixel count fantastic (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Street photography advice
71
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (1,020g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (144 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography information
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography information
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
bad battery life (360 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography highlights
60
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
bad battery life (360 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (1,020 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competitors (144g)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery life (360 CIPA)
42
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging features
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging features
32
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (1,020g)
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (144 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2019-02-01 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8000 x 6000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1300 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020g (2.25 lb) 144g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos 250 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual One
Launch cost $3,698 $180