Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS25
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Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S3 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic TS25
S3 | TS25 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic S3
TS25 | S3 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2011 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Panasonic TS25
S3 | TS25 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3 and TS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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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 |