Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS25
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G85/Panasonic-G85-front.jpg)
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
- Launched September 2016
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-G80
- Replacement is Panasonic G95
(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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS25, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is relatively similar but the G85 (Four Thirds) and TS25 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.
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The G85 was released 3 years later than the TS25 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G85 scores versus the TS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G85 Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic TS25
G85 | TS25 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 46 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic G85
TS25 | G85 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic TS25
G85 | TS25 |
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G85 provides exterior dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the G85 compared to the TS25.
![Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G85-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS25-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G85 and TS25 is 69 and 95 respectively.
![Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G85-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS25-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G85 and TS25.
Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The G85 provides the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more modern G85 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
![Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G85-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS25-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G85-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS25-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-G80 | Lumix DMC-FT25 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Launched | 2016-09-19 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | 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 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 505g (1.11 lbs) | 144g (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 656 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 250 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $900 | $180 |