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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Replacement is Panasonic LZ30
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Photography Glossary

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic LZ20 versus Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was released 5 months earlier than the TS25 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the LZ20 grades vs the TS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic TS25

 LZ20 TS25 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic LZ20

 TS25 LZ20 

Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic TS25

 LZ20 TS25 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ20 features exterior dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LZ20 versus Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the LZ20 vs the TS25.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ20 and TS25 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ20 and TS25.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography info
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Street photography information
Panasonic TS25 Street photography information
45
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LZ20
Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
47
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (380 shots)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
58
good battery (380 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition in class (144g)
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography factors
45
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
42
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging advice
25
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (499g)
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-07-18 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 499g (1.10 lbs) 144g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 380 shots 250 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $250 $180