Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic TS25
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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
- Announced October 2009
- Newer Model is Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic GF1 versus Panasonic TS25, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and TS25 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe GF1 was released 4 years prior to the TS25 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GF1 matches up against the TS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Panasonic TS25
GF1 | TS25 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic GF1
TS25 | GF1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | October 2009 | More recent by 39 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic TS25
GF1 | TS25 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GF1 enjoys external dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic GF1 versus Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the GF1 compared to the TS25.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GF1 and TS25 is 85 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GF1 and TS25.
Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GF1 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic TS25 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older GF1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT25 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-10-14 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine HD | - |
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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 385 grams (0.85 lb) | 144 grams (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 513 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photographs | 250 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $400 | $180 |