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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony G3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony G3 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Sony G3
(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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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony G3 Overview

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").

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The 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 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 49 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic TS25

 G3 TS25 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Sony G3

 TS25 G3 
Display typeFixed 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).

Check out the Panasonic TS25 versus Sony G3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
Portrait photography with Sony G3
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS25
Street photography with Sony G3
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than others (144 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography information
Sony G3 Travel photography information
70
lighter than others (144 grams)
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography advice
Sony G3 Landscape photography advice
41
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
35
manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
Vlogging with Sony G3
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (144g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Sony G3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Sony 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