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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Old Model is 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic TS25, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is fairly close but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and TS25 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF8 was announced 3 years after the TS25 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the GF8 grades vs the TS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic TS25

 GF8 TS25 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2013More modern by 38 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic GF8

 TS25 GF8 

Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic TS25

 GF8 TS25 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF8 comes with external measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic TS25 in the all 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 select during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GF8 against the TS25.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF8 and TS25 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF8 and TS25.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The GF8 comes with the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh less difficult. The more recent GF8 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
65
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Street photography info
Panasonic TS25 Street photography info
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (144g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF8
Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
49
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (5.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (230 shots)
has no phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
66
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
bad battery (230 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
65
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (230 shots)
missing Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging factors
33
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone support
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2016-02-15 2013-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 5.8 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at ISO 200) 4.40 m
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 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 lbs) 144 grams (0.32 lbs)
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 Overall 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 images 250 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $549 $180