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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS25, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ47 was unveiled 17 months prior to the TS25 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FZ47 grades against the TS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic TS25

 FZ47 TS25 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic FZ47

 TS25 FZ47 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic TS25

 FZ47 TS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ47 comes with outer dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ47 and the TS25.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and TS25 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ47 and TS25.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic TS25 to result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FZ47 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ47
Street photography with Panasonic TS25
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (498g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography info
42
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery (400 shots)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (498g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging info
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (498 grams)
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48 Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-07-21 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 498 gr (1.10 pounds) 144 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 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 400 photos 250 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $379 $180