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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(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
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS25, both Waterproof digital cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was revealed 11 months earlier than the TS25 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the TS20 matches up versus the TS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic TS25

 TS20 TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic TS20

 TS25 TS20 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic TS25

 TS20 TS25 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS20 has outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TS20 vs the TS25.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and TS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS20 and TS25.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images although you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older TS20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Street photography advice
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition (144 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography details
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography information
70
lighter than competition in class (142g)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition (144 grams)
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
42
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20 Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-31 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 16MP 16MP
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 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 grams (0.31 pounds) 144 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 photos 250 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $179 $180