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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ200
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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was manufactured 3 years before the TS25 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the FZ100 matches up vs the TS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic TS25

 FZ100 TS25 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic FZ100

 TS25 FZ100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 30 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic TS25

 FZ100 TS25 
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ100 offers external dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ100 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 change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ100 versus the TS25.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and TS25 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ100 and TS25.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Street photography advice
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (144g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography highlights
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (144 grams)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography advice
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging details
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decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-07-21 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 144g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $500 $180