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Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic SZ5 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 SZ5 (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ5 was launched 5 months prior to the TS25 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SZ5 grades against the TS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Panasonic TS25

 SZ5 TS25 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic SZ5

 TS25 SZ5 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Panasonic TS25

 SZ5 TS25 
RevealedJuly 2012January 2013Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ5 has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has sizing 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 SZ5 versus Panasonic TS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ5 against the TS25.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ5 and TS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ5 and TS25.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic SZ5
Street photography with Panasonic TS25
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (144g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than competition in class (136g)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than others in class (144g)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
42
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging information
32
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (144g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ5 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-07-18 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 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
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 144 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" 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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $195 $180