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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic TS25, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was introduced 4 years prior to the TS25 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FP3 scores against the TS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic TS25

 FP3 TS25 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic FP3

 TS25 FP3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic TS25

 FP3 TS25 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 features external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has specifications 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 account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FP3 against the TS25.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and TS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and TS25.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older FP3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (155g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition (144g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography information
60
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (144 grams)
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography info
37
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging details
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 144g (0.32 pounds)
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 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 - 250 shots
Battery form - 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 One One
Retail cost $182 $180