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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

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 referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS2
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic TS25 versus Panasonic TS3, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was manufactured 17 months later than the TS3 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TS25 scores against the TS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic TS3

 TS25 TS3 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic TS25

 TS3 TS25 

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic TS3

 TS25 TS3 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS25 comes with external 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) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TS25 versus the TS3.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS25 and TS3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern TS25 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography details
Panasonic TS3 Street photography details
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than average (144g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography information
71
lighter than average (144 grams)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
environment sealing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography features
42
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
better than average battery life (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging factors
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (144 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25 Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (30 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 grams (0.32 pounds) 197 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" 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 250 shots 310 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $180 $380