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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TF1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was announced 5 years prior to the TF1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FS25 matches up vs the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony TF1

 FS25 TF1 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic FS25

 TF1 FS25 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2009More modern by 53 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony TF1

 FS25 TF1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FS25 vs the TF1.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and TF1.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony TF1 to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS25 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS25
Street photography with Sony TF1
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography highlights
Sony TF1 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (152g)
weather sealing
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography factors
Sony TF1 Landscape photography factors
32
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
40
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging info
Sony TF1 Vlogging info
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
33
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony TF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-27 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148 grams (0.33 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 - 240 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $230 $266