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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G5
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G7
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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic TS25, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is relatively similar but the G6 (Four Thirds) and TS25 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The G6 was announced 4 months later than the TS25 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G6 scores vs the TS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic TS25

 G6 TS25 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kSharper screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic G6

 TS25 G6 

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic TS25

 G6 TS25 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2013Similar age

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G6 has physical measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic TS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G6 and the TS25.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and TS25 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G6 and TS25.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The G6 offers the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography factors
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 Street photography information
Panasonic TS25 Street photography information
73
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than others (144g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography advice
56
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography highlights
72
supports focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
71
lighter than others (144g)
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G6
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
67
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
42
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
no image stabilization
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (144g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2013-04-24 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 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 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,036 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.50 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390g (0.86 pounds) 144g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 639 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 250 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $750 $180