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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FX90 was revealed 16 months prior to the TS25 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FX90 scores vs the TS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic TS25

 FX90 TS25 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic FX90

 TS25 FX90 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic TS25

 FX90 TS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX90 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FX90 against the TS25.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and TS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and TS25.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FX90 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX90
Street photography with Panasonic TS25
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography highlights
30
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
60
offers touch to focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
71
lighter than average in class (144g)
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
36
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
42
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (144g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-08-26 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.90 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 lbs) 144g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 200 shots 250 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $227 $180