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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was revealed 12 months before the TS25 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FH6 scores against the TS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic TS25

 FH6 TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic FH6

 TS25 FH6 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic TS25

 FH6 TS25 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH6 features outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH6 vs the TS25.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and TS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and TS25.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS25 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FH6 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH6
Street photography with Panasonic TS25
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography highlights
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
good battery power (280 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography factors
70
good battery power (280 shots)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
70
lighter than competitors in class (144 grams)
weather proofing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography information
41
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
good battery power (280 shots)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging information
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (119g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (144 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-09 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE 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 720 (30 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 gr (0.26 pounds) 144 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 280 photos 250 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $129 $180