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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic TS25
(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
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic TS25, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FP2 was brought out 4 years earlier than the TS25 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FP2 matches up against the TS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic TS25

 FP2 TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic FP2

 TS25 FP2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic TS25

 FP2 TS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FP2 vs the TS25.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and TS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and TS25.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography features
Panasonic TS25 Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (151g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography information
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
56
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (151g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography info
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
42
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others (151g)
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lb) 144 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Form of battery - 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
Price at release $80 $180