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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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 TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS4
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FS25 versus Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was released 3 years before the TS3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FS25 matches up vs the TS3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic TS3

 FS25 TS3 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic FS25

 TS3 FS25 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2009Fresher by 31 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic TS3

 FS25 TS3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FS25 versus Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FS25 compared to the TS3.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and TS3.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images though you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older FS25 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography details
26
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery (310 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
63
good battery (310 per charge)
environment proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
32
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
good battery (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging features
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-27 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148 gr (0.33 lb) 197 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 310 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $230 $380