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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic TS4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was unveiled 13 months before the TS4 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FH25 grades against the TS4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic TS4

 FH25 TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic FH25

 TS4 FH25 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic TS4

 FH25 TS4 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 features external measurements 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 TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FH25 vs the TS4.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and TS4 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and TS4.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH25 to result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older FH25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH25
Street photography with Panasonic TS4
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (310 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography details
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
great battery power (310 per charge)
environment sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography details
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
great battery power (310 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS35 Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $399