Panasonic TS25 vs Sony A290
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony A290 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
- Announced January 2013
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Old Model is Sony A230
Panasonic TS25 vs Sony A290 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Panasonic TS25 versus Sony A290, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the A290 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the TS25 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TS25 was launched 2 years after the A290 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the TS25 matches up vs the A290 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic TS25 vs Sony A290 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS25 Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Sony A290
TS25 | A290 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | June 2010 | More modern by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Panasonic TS25
A290 | TS25 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Sony A290
TS25 | A290 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS25 vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS25 features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A290 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic TS25 versus Sony A290 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS25 vs the A290.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and A290 is 95 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic TS25 vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS25 and A290.
All in all, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TS25 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic TS25 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer TS25 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony A290 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FT25 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2010-06-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 144 grams (0.32 pounds) | 549 grams (1.21 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 615 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | 290 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $180 | $600 |