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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS5 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS4
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS6
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic TS5, both Waterproof cameras and both are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was launched 6 months prior to the TS5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the TS25 scores versus the TS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic TS5

 TS25 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic TS25

 TS5 TS25 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic TS5

 TS25 TS5 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2013Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS25 provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic TS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TS25 and the TS5.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and TS5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and TS5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography features
30
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
32
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS25
Street photography with Panasonic TS5
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (144g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography advice
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than competition in class (144g)
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
good battery pack (370 per charge)
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography details
42
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
52
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging features
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic TS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25 Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology 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 speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 370 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BCM13
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
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $180 $350