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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was brought out 7 months before the TS3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH25 scores vs the TS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic TS3

 FH25 TS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic FH25

 TS3 FH25 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic TS3

 FH25 TS3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH25 versus the TS3.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and TS3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and TS3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH25 to result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged FH25 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography highlights
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery (310 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
great battery (310 CIPA)
weather proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
great battery (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called Lumix DMC-FS35 Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI Venus Engine FHD
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159g (0.35 pounds) 197g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 250 photographs 310 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $380