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Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
83
Imaging
50
Features
73
Overall
59
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Updated by Panasonic LX100 II
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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic TS25, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and TS25 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 was released 21 months after the TS25 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the LX100 grades versus the TS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic TS25

 LX100 TS25 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2013More modern by 21 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic LX100

 TS25 LX100 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic TS25

 LX100 TS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 comes with exterior measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic TS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the LX100 versus the TS25.

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 and TS25 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 and TS25.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX100 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS25 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger LX100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX100
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
70
has manual focus
resolution is good (13MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Street photography highlights
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (144 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography features
66
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX100
Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
75
supports touch focus
resolution is good (13MP)
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competition (144 grams)
weather proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography details
73
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
42
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LX100
Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
35
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2014-09-15 2013-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 13 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4112 x 3088 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,764k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 393 gr (0.87 pounds) 144 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 250 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $800 $180