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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(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
Pentax MX-1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Pentax MX-1

 TS25 MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic TS25

 MX-1 TS25 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax MX-1

 TS25 MX-1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2013Similar 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and MX-1 is 95 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography details
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography details
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
focusing manually
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography highlights
Pentax MX-1 Street photography highlights
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than others (144g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (391g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography factors
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography factors
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (290 CIPA)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
Travel photography with Pentax MX-1
71
lighter than others (144 grams)
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
good battery life (290 CIPA)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (391g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography advice
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography advice
42
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
55
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (290 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging factors
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (144 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
33
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than average (391g)
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Pentax MX-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Pentax MX-1
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