Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS25

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX85 Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.