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Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic SZ1 versus Panasonic TS25, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ1 was unveiled 12 months prior to the TS25 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the SZ1 scores versus the TS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Panasonic TS25

 SZ1 TS25 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic SZ1

 TS25 SZ1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Panasonic TS25

 SZ1 TS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ1 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Panasonic SZ1 versus Panasonic TS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ1 against the TS25.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ1 and TS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ1 and TS25.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SZ1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (131g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition (144g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ1
Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
70
lighter than competition (131 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition (144g)
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
42
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging features
32
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (131g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ1 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 131 gr (0.29 pounds) 144 gr (0.32 pounds)
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 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 250 photos 250 photos
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 1 1
Price at launch $179 $180