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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic TS25, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was manufactured 24 months before the TS25 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FH27 matches up vs the TS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic TS25

 FH27 TS25 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic FH27

 TS25 FH27 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic TS25

 FH27 TS25 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FH27 and the TS25.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and TS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and TS25.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The older FH27 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH27
Street photography with Panasonic TS25
63
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (144g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography info
68
supports touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than others in class (144g)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography factors
43
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
42
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (144g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 144 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 shots 250 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $229 $180