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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax RZ18 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax RZ18, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was released 17 months after the RZ18 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the TS25 matches up vs the RZ18 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Pentax RZ18

 TS25 RZ18 
RevealedJanuary 2013September 2011Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Panasonic TS25

 RZ18 TS25 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax RZ18

 TS25 RZ18 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS25 offers external 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 Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TS25 and the RZ18.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and RZ18 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS25 and RZ18.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger TS25 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography advice
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography features
Pentax RZ18 Street photography features
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (144 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than average (178 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography info
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography info
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors in class (144g)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than average (178 grams)
weather proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (144 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
30
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (178g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Pentax RZ18
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Pentax Optio RZ18
Also called Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 gr (0.32 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $210