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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(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
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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic TS25

 FZ150 TS25 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic FZ150

 TS25 FZ150 
LaunchedJanuary 2013April 2012More modern by 9 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic TS25

 FZ150 TS25 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and TS25 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
41
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography info
Panasonic TS25 Street photography info
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (528 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (144g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography highlights
43
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (410 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ150
Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
56
better than average battery life (410 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (528 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (144 grams)
environment proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography information
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
42
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging information
62
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (528 grams)
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
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