Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS25
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57 Overall
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Released April 2012
(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
- Launched January 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview
Following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FZ150 versus Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FZ150 was announced 9 months before the TS25 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FZ150 grades versus the TS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic TS25
FZ150 | TS25 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic FZ150
TS25 | FZ150 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | April 2012 | More modern by 9 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic TS25
FZ150 | TS25 | |||
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Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ150 provides exterior dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ150 versus Panasonic TS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ150 vs the TS25.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and TS25 is 67 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and TS25.
Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS25 to give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FZ150 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT25 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-04-11 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
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), 320 x 240 (220 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 528g (1.16 lb) | 144g (0.32 lb) |
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 score | 40 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 132 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photos | 250 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $499 | $180 |