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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 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
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
  • Released January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic TS25

 LZ30 TS25 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic LZ30

 TS25 LZ30 

Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic TS25

 LZ30 TS25 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LZ30 and TS25 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography info
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Street photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (552g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition (144g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography details
47
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (380 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LZ30
Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
56
great battery life (380 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (552g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition (144g)
weather proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
45
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
22
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others in class (552g)
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
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