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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Released July 2011
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was launched 17 months before the TS25 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the LS5 scores against the TS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic TS25

 LS5 TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic LS5

 TS25 LS5 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic TS25

 LS5 TS25 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LS5 enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the LS5 and the TS25.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and TS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LS5 and TS25.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS25 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged LS5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography information
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography information
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (160 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography info
65
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery (160 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LS5
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
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reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (160 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
42
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-07-21 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 144 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 160 photographs 250 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $294 $180