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Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
83
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic GX85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
  • Launched April 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS25, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and TS25 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX85 was brought out 3 years after the TS25 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GX85 scores vs the TS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic TS25

 GX85 TS25 
AnnouncedApril 2016January 2013More modern by 40 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic GX85

 TS25 GX85 

Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Panasonic TS25

 GX85 TS25 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX85 provides outer measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GX85 compared to the TS25.

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX85 and TS25 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX85 and TS25.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The GX85 has the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent GX85 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX85 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
73
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
30
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Street photography features
Panasonic TS25 Street photography features
83
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography features
63
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
bad battery power (290 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX85 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
68
has focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
bad battery power (290 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
71
lighter than average in class (144g)
weather proof
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX85 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
bad battery power (290 CIPA)
42
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging features
35
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic port
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX85 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2016-04-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
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 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
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,764 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lbs) 144 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 662 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photographs 250 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $800 $180