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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic TS25, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ10 was manufactured 2 years later than the TS25 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SZ10 scores versus the TS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic TS25

 SZ10 TS25 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic SZ10

 TS25 SZ10 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic TS25

 SZ10 TS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ10 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic TS25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ10 compared to the TS25.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ10 and TS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ10 and TS25.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent SZ10 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography features
35
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography information
Panasonic TS25 Street photography information
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (177g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than others (144g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ10
Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
67
lighter than competition in class (177g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than others (144 grams)
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography factors
41
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
42
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging features
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (144 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2015-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.4 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 gr (0.39 pounds) 144 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 200 shots 250 shots
Type 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
Retail pricing $200 $180