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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was released 5 months before the TS25 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ60 grades vs the TS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic TS25

 FZ60 TS25 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic FZ60

 TS25 FZ60 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic TS25

 FZ60 TS25 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ60 has got physical dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ60 versus the TS25.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and TS25 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and TS25.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you should really take the release date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography features
43
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (493g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (144g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography features
55
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (450 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography info
57
good battery power (450 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (493g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ60
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery power (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging features
27
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (493g)
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (144g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62 Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-07-18 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD Display TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 493g (1.09 lb) 144g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 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 450 photos 250 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $350 $180