Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS25
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
- Released July 2015
- Succeeded the Panasonic FZ200
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- 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
- Introduced January 2013
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FZ300 was launched 2 years after the TS25 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the FZ300 grades vs the TS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic TS25
FZ300 | TS25 | |||
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Introduced | July 2015 | January 2013 | Newer by 31 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic FZ300
TS25 | FZ300 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic TS25
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ300 comes with outside measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic TS25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ300 versus the TS25.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and TS25 is 59 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ300 and TS25.
Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS25 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FZ300 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT25 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2015-07-16 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias 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 | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 691g (1.52 lb) | 144g (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 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 | 380 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $598 | $180 |