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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was launched 24 months after the TS1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH25 scores vs the TS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic TS1

 FH25 TS1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic FH25

 TS1 FH25 

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic TS1

 FH25 TS1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 features physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic TS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FH25 compared to the TS1.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and TS1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and TS1.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH25 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern FH25 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
environment sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography information
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35 Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lb) 189 gr (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $380