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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the TS2 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FS25 scores against the TS2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic TS2

 FS25 TS2 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic FS25

 TS2 FS25 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic TS2

 FS25 TS2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic TS2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FS25 compared to the TS2.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and TS2.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic TS2 to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FS25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography info
26
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography details
32
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-27 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148 gr (0.33 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $230 $350