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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic TS4

 TS25 TS4 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic TS25

 TS4 TS25 

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic TS4

 TS25 TS4 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

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

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Street photography factors
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography factors
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
71
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
66
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
weather proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography advice
42
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging details
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25 Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AE 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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144g (0.32 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
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 photos 310 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $399