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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic TS25 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was launched very close to the Galaxy Camera and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TS25 matches up against the Galaxy Camera when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 TS25 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic TS25

 Galaxy Camera TS25 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 TS25 Galaxy Camera 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS25 provides external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS25 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS25 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and Galaxy Camera is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS25 and Galaxy Camera.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography details
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (144g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography details
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
weather proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competitors (300g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography highlights
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
49
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
36
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
lighter than competitors (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25 Wi-Fi
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 4.8"
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lb) 300 grams (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $450