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Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Released January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic S3 versus Panasonic TS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3 was manufactured 24 months prior to the TS25 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S3 matches up against the TS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic TS25

 S3 TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic S3

 TS25 S3 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Panasonic TS25

 S3 TS25 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S3 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S3 versus Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S3 against the TS25.

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3 and TS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3 and TS25.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older S3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S3 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography info
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S3 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (144 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S3
Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S3 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition in class (117g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition (144 grams)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S3 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography features
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
42
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S3
Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S3 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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 format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 117 grams (0.26 lbs) 144 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $110 $180