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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Panasonic TS20
(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
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic TS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was revealed 13 months earlier than the TS20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH25 grades versus the TS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic TS20

 FH25 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic FH25

 TS20 FH25 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic TS20

 FH25 TS20 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic TS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FH25 and the TS20.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and TS20 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and TS20.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FH25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography factors
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competitors (142g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
Sports photography with Panasonic TS20
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography factors
65
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competitors (142g)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography info
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (142g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic TS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35 Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 photos 250 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $180 $179