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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was announced 23 months before the TS25 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FX78 scores vs the TS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic TS25

 FX78 TS25 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic FX78

 TS25 FX78 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic TS25

 FX78 TS25 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FX78 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FX78 versus the TS25.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and TS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FX78 and TS25.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FX78 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography advice
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography features
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery power (200 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (144 grams)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
36
relatively wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
42
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called as Lumix DMC-FX77 Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-25 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lb) 144 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $210 $180