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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
Panasonic TS6
(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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic TS6, both Waterproof cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was introduced 24 months earlier than the TS6 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TS25 grades versus the TS6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic TS6

 TS25 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic TS25

 TS6 TS25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2013More modern by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic TS6

 TS25 TS6 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS25 provides 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) and the Panasonic TS6 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the TS25 compared to the TS6.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and TS6 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS25 and TS6.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of files but you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged TS25 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Street photography advice
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (144 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography features
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (370 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
71
lighter than others in class (144 grams)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
73
good battery (370 CIPA)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
42
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
52
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging info
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (144 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT25 Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-07 2015-01-06
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 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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144g (0.32 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Physical 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 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 pictures 370 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $300