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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF6
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF8
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
  • Released January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic TS25, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is fairly similar but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and TS25 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The GF7 was introduced 2 years later than the TS25 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GF7 scores against the TS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic TS25

 GF7 TS25 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2013Fresher by 26 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic GF7

 TS25 GF7 

Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic TS25

 GF7 TS25 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF7 enjoys physical measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has proportions 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 GF7 and Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GF7 versus the TS25.

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and TS25 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and TS25.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The GF7 features the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The newer GF7 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography advice
65
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
30
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Street photography features
Panasonic TS25 Street photography features
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (144 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography details
51
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.8 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (230 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GF7
Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
70
has focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
bad battery life (230 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competition (144 grams)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography factors
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery life (230 shots)
42
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging details
33
touch screen
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2015-02-01 2013-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
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 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
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.8 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 266 grams (0.59 lb) 144 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 250 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $308 $180