Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX10V
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Refreshed by Sony HX20V
Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX10V Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic TS25 and Sony HX10V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TS25 was unveiled 11 months after the HX10V and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TS25 matches up versus the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS25 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Sony HX10V
TS25 | HX10V | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | February 2012 | Newer by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic TS25
HX10V | TS25 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Sony HX10V
TS25 | HX10V | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS25 features outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic TS25 and Sony HX10V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TS25 versus the HX10V.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and HX10V is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS25 and HX10V.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX10V to provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TS25 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FT25 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
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 | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144 gr (0.32 lb) | 234 gr (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 photographs | 320 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $180 | $616 |