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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38
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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic TS25, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was revealed 3 years prior to the TS25 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the FZ35 matches up against the TS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic TS25

 FZ35 TS25 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic FZ35

 TS25 FZ35 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 30 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic TS25

 FZ35 TS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ35 enjoys external measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ35 versus the TS25.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and TS25 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and TS25.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic TS25 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FZ35 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography highlights
41
manual focus
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
30
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography info
Panasonic TS25 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (144 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Sports photography camera
34
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ35
Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors in class (144 grams)
environment proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography highlights
41
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
42
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging information
26
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (144 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38 Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-07-06 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 397 grams (0.88 pounds) 144 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $999 $180