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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ300
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic TS25, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was announced 5 months earlier than the TS25 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FZ200 grades vs the TS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic TS25

 FZ200 TS25 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic FZ200

 TS25 FZ200 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic TS25

 FZ200 TS25 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2013Similar age
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ200 comes with physical measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic TS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ200 against the TS25.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and TS25 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and TS25.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS25 to give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography information
Panasonic TS25 Street photography information
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (588g)
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image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ200
Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
good battery (540 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography information
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good battery (540 per charge)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (588g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors in class (144g)
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (540 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (588g)
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-07-18 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VII FHD -
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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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 588g (1.30 lbs) 144g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 114 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 images 250 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $499 $180