Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS25

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was introduced 7 months after the TS25 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FZ70 matches up against the TS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ70 provides physical measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ70 against the TS25.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and TS25 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ70 and TS25.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos but you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher FZ70 will have a benefit in sensor tech.