Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX80

Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX80, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was introduced 4 years prior to the HX80 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TS25 scores versus the HX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS25 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS25 has external measurements 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 HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TS25 vs the HX80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS25 and HX80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS25 and HX80.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX80 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older TS25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.