Panasonic TS25 vs Sony G3
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony G3 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
- Launched January 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
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Below, we are comparing the Panasonic TS25 versus Sony G3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TS25 was released 4 years later than the G3 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TS25 scores versus the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Sony G3
| TS25 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 | January 2009 | More recent by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic TS25
| G3 | TS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
| Display dimension | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
| Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
| Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Sony G3
| TS25 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic TS25 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS25 has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TS25 and the G3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic TS25 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS25 and G3.
To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS25 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger TS25 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony G3 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FT25 | - |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2009-01-08 |
| 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3.5" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 144 grams (0.32 lb) | 185 grams (0.41 lb) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 images | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $180 | $200 |