Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS3
95 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Panasonic TS2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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic TS3
FS25 | TS3 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic FS25
TS3 | FS25 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | January 2009 | Fresher by 31 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic TS3
FS25 | TS3 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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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 |