Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax MX-1
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax MX-1 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
- Launched January 2013
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Released July 2013
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
Here is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax MX-1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the TS25 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TS25 was brought out 5 months before the MX-1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TS25 grades against the MX-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 & Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS25 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Pentax MX-1
TS25 | MX-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic TS25
MX-1 | TS25 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax MX-1
TS25 | MX-1 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | July 2013 | Similar age | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS25 has outer dimensions 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 Pentax MX-1 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax MX-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TS25 vs the MX-1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and MX-1 is 95 and 84 respectively.
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS25 and MX-1.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TS25 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic TS25 will offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Pentax MX-1 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT25 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2013-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 lbs) | 391g (0.86 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | 290 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $180 | $400 |