Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic TS25

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic TS25, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and TS25 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The FS42 was released 4 years before the TS25 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FS42 grades against the TS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS42 Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FS42 provides external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS42 and the TS25.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS42 and TS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS42 and TS25.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FS42 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic TS25 will render more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged FS42 will be behind in sensor innovation.