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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony A290

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
47
Overall
51

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony A290 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Sony A290
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Sony A290

 TS25 A290 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2010More modern by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Panasonic TS25

 A290 TS25 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Sony A290

 TS25 A290 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony A290 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and A290 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony A290 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony A290 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony A290 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony A290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A290 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography information
Sony A290 Street photography information
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography information
Sony A290 Sports photography information
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
bad battery (290 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
Travel photography with Sony A290
71
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
53
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (290 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography advice
Sony A290 Landscape photography advice
42
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
58
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
bad battery (290 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
Vlogging with Sony A290
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (144 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony A290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Sony A290
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
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