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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS3
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic ZS25, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was unveiled 3 years before the ZS25 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TS2 grades vs the ZS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic ZS25

 TS2 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic TS2

 ZS25 TS2 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 35 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic ZS25

 TS2 ZS25 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS2 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the TS2 and the ZS25.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and ZS25 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS2 and ZS25.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS25 to render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TS2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
32
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography advice
67
environment proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (193g)
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography details
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT2 Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-26 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.10 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 pictures
Style of battery - 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 One One
Cost at release $350 $300