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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS25, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was released 11 months prior to the ZS25 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the TS20 matches up against the ZS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic ZS25

 TS20 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic TS20

 ZS25 TS20 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 11 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic ZS25

 TS20 ZS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS20 offers physical measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TS20 against the ZS25.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS20 and ZS25.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The older TS20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
32
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than others (142g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition (193g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography features
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than others (142g)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (193 grams)
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery (260 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography information
41
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (260 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging information
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (193g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20 Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-31 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos 260 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $179 $300