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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
Photography Glossary

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic S2 versus Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2 was announced 12 months earlier than the TS25 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S2 scores vs the TS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic TS25

 S2 TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic S2

 TS25 S2 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Panasonic TS25

 S2 TS25 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S2 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2 and the TS25.

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S2 and TS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S2 and TS25.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S2 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S2 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography information
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S2 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (112 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (144g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S2
Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 shots)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S2 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography features
71
better than average battery power (280 shots)
lighter than average in class (112 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
42
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S2 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (112 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S2 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-09 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
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
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 112g (0.25 lbs) 144g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 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 Single Single
Cost at launch $109 $180