Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS50

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.