Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS25

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FX580 versus Panasonic TS25, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was announced 5 years before the TS25 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the FX580 scores vs the TS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX580 Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX580 provides external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FX580 versus Panasonic TS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FX580 vs the TS25.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and TS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FX580 and TS25.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS25 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older FX580 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.