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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF1
  • Successor is Panasonic GF3
Panasonic TS25
(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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic TS25, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and TS25 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The GF2 was announced 22 months prior to the TS25 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GF2 grades against the TS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic TS25

 GF2 TS25 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic GF2

 TS25 GF2 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2011Newer by 22 months

Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic TS25

 GF2 TS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF2 offers external dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GF2 versus the TS25.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF2 and TS25 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GF2 and TS25.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF2 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS25 will resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged GF2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography highlights
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Street photography information
Panasonic TS25 Street photography information
65
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than others (144g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography details
52
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
71
lighter than others (144 grams)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography features
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
42
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external mic port
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (144 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2011-02-24 2013-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 310 gr (0.68 lbs) 144 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 506 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $330 $180