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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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 TS6
(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 January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic TS6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was revealed 7 years prior to the TS6 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FS25 matches up versus the TS6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic TS6

 FS25 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic FS25

 TS6 FS25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2009More modern by 72 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic TS6

 FS25 TS6 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 comes with external 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) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic TS6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FS25 against the TS6.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and TS6 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and TS6.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS6 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS25 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
26
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery life (370 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
73
great battery life (370 shots)
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography information
32
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
52
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery life (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
28
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-27 2015-01-06
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148 grams (0.33 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
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 Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $230 $300