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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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 TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was introduced 4 years prior to the TS4 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the FS25 grades vs the TS4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic TS4

 FS25 TS4 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic FS25

 TS4 FS25 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic TS4

 FS25 TS4 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FS25 against the TS4.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and TS4.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FS25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
26
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography information
Panasonic TS4 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (310 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
great battery power (310 CIPA)
weather proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography advice
32
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
great battery power (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-27 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 23
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 range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148 grams (0.33 lb) 197 grams (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 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $230 $399