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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic TS25 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was announced 5 months later than the Galaxy Camera 3G so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TS25 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 TS25 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Panasonic TS25

 Galaxy Camera 3G TS25 
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 TS25 Galaxy Camera 3G 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2012Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS25 provides external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS25 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TS25 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS25 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS25 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography info
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography info
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (144g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography details
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography advice
71
lighter than others in class (144 grams)
weather proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
72
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography highlights
42
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
47
decently wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging info
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (144 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
37
decently wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-08-29
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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
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 file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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) 305 grams (0.67 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $606