Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic TS25
95 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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95 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
- Introduced July 2009
(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
- Revealed January 2013
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FP8 versus Panasonic TS25, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FP8 was brought out 4 years prior to the TS25 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the FP8 matches up versus the TS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic TS25
FP8 | TS25 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic FP8
TS25 | FP8 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 42 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic TS25
FP8 | TS25 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FP8 versus Panasonic TS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FP8 against the TS25.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and TS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and TS25.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP8 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT25 |
Class | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-07-27 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine V | - |
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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (30 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 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151g (0.33 lb) | 144g (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 | - | 250 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $300 | $180 |