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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was announced 5 years prior to the TS25 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FX48 scores versus the TS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic TS25

 FX48 TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic FX48

 TS25 FX48 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic TS25

 FX48 TS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX48 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FX48 compared to the TS25.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and TS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX48 and TS25.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS25 to result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FX48 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
27
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average in class (144g)
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography details
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40 Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-27 2013-01-07
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 150g (0.33 lbs) 144g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $325 $180