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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS20 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS25
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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic TS25 versus Panasonic ZS20, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was unveiled 9 months later than the ZS20 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TS25 matches up versus the ZS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic ZS20

 TS25 ZS20 
RevealedJanuary 2013April 2012More recent by 9 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic TS25

 ZS20 TS25 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic ZS20

 TS25 ZS20 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS25 provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS25 versus Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TS25 versus the ZS20.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS25 and ZS20 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and ZS20.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS25 to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger TS25 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography factors
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography info
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition (144 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography details
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than competition (144g)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competitors (206g)
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS20
42
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
34
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (206g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic ZS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also called Lumix DMC-FT25 Lumix DMC-TZ30
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-04-26
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144g (0.32 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format 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 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $349