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Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched April 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic TS25, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the TS25 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FS12 scores versus the TS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Panasonic TS25

 FS12 TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic FS12

 TS25 FS12 
RevealedJanuary 2013April 2009Newer by 45 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic TS25

 FS12 TS25 
Manually focus No 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 includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS12 features outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic TS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FS12 and the TS25.

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and TS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and TS25.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS25 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FS12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (144g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS12
Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition in class (144g)
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2009-04-17 2013-01-07
Body design Ultracompact 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-124mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129g (0.28 lbs) 144g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $228 $180