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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
64
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF5
  • Updated by Panasonic GF7
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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS25, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is fairly close but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and TS25 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF6 was brought out 4 months after the TS25 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GF6 matches up vs the TS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic TS25

 GF6 TS25 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic GF6

 TS25 GF6 

Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic TS25

 GF6 TS25 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2013Same generation
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF6 enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the GF6 against the TS25.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and TS25 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GF6 and TS25.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The GF6 comes with the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GF6
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
65
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
30
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Street photography details
Panasonic TS25 Street photography details
77
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (144g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography factors
51
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
69
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
weather proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
67
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
42
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging details
32
touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone port
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2013-04-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
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 16MP 16MP
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 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 323 grams (0.71 lb) 144 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 622 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 250 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $326 $180