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Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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
Photography Glossary

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic SZ3 versus Panasonic TS25, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was announced within a month of the TS25 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SZ3 grades vs the TS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Panasonic TS25

 SZ3 TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic SZ3

 TS25 SZ3 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Panasonic TS25

 SZ3 TS25 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ3 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic SZ3 versus Panasonic TS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ3 vs the TS25.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ3 and TS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ3 and TS25.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography advice
30
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Street photography info
Panasonic TS25 Street photography info
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (144g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ3
Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ3
Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
71
lighter than others (126g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than others in class (144 grams)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
39
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
42
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (144g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ3 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 144 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 250 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
Cost at launch $150 $180