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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS25, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was launched at a similar time to the ZS25 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TS25 grades against the ZS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic ZS25

 TS25 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic TS25

 ZS25 TS25 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic ZS25

 TS25 ZS25 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS25 has got external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the TS25 and the ZS25.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS25 and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS25 and ZS25.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography advice
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
32
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS25
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (144g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (193 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition in class (144g)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (193 grams)
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
42
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
43
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (193g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25 Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 grams (0.32 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 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 All around 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 images 260 images
Style 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
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $180 $300