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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS30 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS35
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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS30, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was announced around the same time to the ZS30 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TS25 matches up against the ZS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic ZS30

 TS25 ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic TS25

 ZS30 TS25 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic ZS30

 TS25 ZS30 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS25 has got 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 ZS30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TS25 vs the ZS30.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS25 and ZS30 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS25 and ZS30.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS30 to offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS30
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
megapixel count good (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS25
Street photography with Panasonic ZS30
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (144g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (198g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
features tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than average in class (144 grams)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS30
42
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS30
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (144g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
35
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (198g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic ZS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Other name Lumix DMC-FT25 Lumix DMC-TZ40
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
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 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
White balance 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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 gr (0.32 lbs) 198 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical 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 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 260 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $180 $250