Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic TS25

Following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic GX7 and Panasonic TS25, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is very similar but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and TS25 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The GX7 was released 11 months after the TS25 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GX7 matches up versus the TS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GX7 has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the GX7 versus the TS25.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX7 and TS25 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX7 and TS25.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The GX7 features the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The fresher GX7 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.