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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic TS25 versus Panasonic ZS60, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS25 was announced 4 years prior to the ZS60 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the TS25 matches up against the ZS60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic ZS60

 TS25 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic TS25

 ZS60 TS25 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2013Newer by 36 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic ZS60

 TS25 ZS60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS25 comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS25 versus Panasonic ZS60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TS25 and the ZS60.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS25 and ZS60 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS25 and ZS60.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS60 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged TS25 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
focusing manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography info
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than average (144g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
lighter than competition (282g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than average (144g)
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
74
lighter than competition (282 grams)
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
59
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging information
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (144g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
35
pretty wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (282g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT25 Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lbs) 282 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life 250 photos 320 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $248