Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS50
95 Imaging
40 Features
28 Overall
35
90 Imaging
37 Features
57 Overall
45
Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS50 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
- Announced January 2013
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
- Launched January 2015
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS45
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS60
Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic ZS50, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TS25 was launched 24 months prior to the ZS50 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TS25 grades against the ZS50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS25 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic ZS50
TS25 | ZS50 |
---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic TS25
ZS50 | TS25 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | January 2015 | January 2013 | Newer by 24 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic ZS50
TS25 | ZS50 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS25 offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic ZS50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TS25 vs the ZS50.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and ZS50 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS25 and ZS50.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS25 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged TS25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FT25 | Lumix DMC-TZ70 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 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 measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | 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 distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | ||
AEB | ||
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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144g (0.32 lb) | 243g (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 44 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 138 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 300 photographs |
Type of battery | 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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $180 | $350 |