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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic TS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The F5 was introduced about the same time to the TS25 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the F5 scores vs the TS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic TS25

 F5 TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic F5

 TS25 F5 

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic TS25

 F5 TS25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic F5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic TS25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the F5 compared to the TS25.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and TS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and TS25.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography info
29
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic F5
Street photography with Panasonic TS25
56
lighter than average (121 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (144g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography factors
33
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average (121 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic F5
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
33
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
41
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than average (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 144 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 images 250 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $100 $180