Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS25
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
- Released January 2013
- Replaced the Panasonic LZ20
- Successor is Panasonic LZ40
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- 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
- Released January 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe LZ30 was introduced at a similar time to the TS25 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the LZ30 grades versus the TS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic TS25
LZ30 | TS25 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic LZ30
TS25 | LZ30 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic TS25
LZ30 | TS25 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2013 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ30 has got external measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while 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).
Analyze the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic TS25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the LZ30 compared to the TS25.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LZ30 and TS25 is 66 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ30 and TS25.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account.
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT25 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 552 grams (1.22 lbs) | 144 grams (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 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 images | 250 images |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $230 | $180 |