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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic ZS70, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was unveiled 5 years prior to the ZS70 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TS25 scores versus the ZS70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic ZS70

 TS25 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic TS25

 ZS70 TS25 
RevealedApril 2017January 2013Newer by 52 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic ZS70

 TS25 ZS70 

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS25 comes with external dimensions 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 ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic ZS70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TS25 versus the ZS70.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and ZS70 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS25 and ZS70.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TS25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography info
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS25
Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than others in class (144 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography information
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
has tracking focus
good battery life (380 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than others in class (144 grams)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
79
good battery life (380 per charge)
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography factors
42
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
62
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (144 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
74
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT25 Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144g (0.32 pounds) 322g (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 380 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $450