Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
(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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Released January 2014
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS35
- Successor is Panasonic ZS45
Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic TS25 versus Panasonic ZS40, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TS25 was brought out 12 months earlier than the ZS40 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the TS25 scores versus the ZS40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS25 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic ZS40
TS25 | ZS40 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic TS25
ZS40 | TS25 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | January 2013 | Newer by 12 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic ZS40
TS25 | ZS40 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS25 provides external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic TS25 versus Panasonic ZS40 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TS25 versus the ZS40.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TS25 and ZS40 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and ZS40.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS40 to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged TS25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FT25 | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced 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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144 grams (0.32 lb) | 240 grams (0.53 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 shots | 300 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $180 | $450 |