Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS4

The following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic TS4, both Waterproof cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was revealed 12 months after the TS4 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TS25 grades against the TS4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS25 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS25 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TS25 and the TS4.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and TS4.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS25 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TS25 provides an edge in sensor innovation.