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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Successor is Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was brought out 5 years earlier than the TS5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the FS25 matches up against the TS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic TS5

 FS25 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic FS25

 TS5 FS25 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2009More recent by 54 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic TS5

 FS25 TS5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the FS25 versus the TS5.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and TS5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and TS5.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FS25 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography highlights
26
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
32
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS25
Sports photography with Panasonic TS5
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (370 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
72
great battery power (370 CIPA)
weather proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography features
32
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
great battery power (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging info
28
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic TS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-27 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 23
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 distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - 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 rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148g (0.33 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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
Battery life - 370 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BCM13
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
Card slots One One
Price at launch $230 $350