Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX99
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX99 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
- Announced January 2013
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced September 2018

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX99 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic TS25 versus Sony HX99, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is very similar but the TS25 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) offer different sensor measurements.

The TS25 was launched 6 years before the HX99 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TS25 grades against the HX99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX99 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS25 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Sony HX99
TS25 | HX99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Panasonic TS25
HX99 | TS25 | |||
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Announced | September 2018 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 68 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3.00" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Sony HX99
TS25 | HX99 |
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS25 offers physical 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 HX99 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).
Check the Panasonic TS25 versus Sony HX99 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TS25 vs the HX99.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and HX99 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS25 and HX99.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TS25 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX99 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged TS25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX99 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FT25 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2018-09-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3-inch |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3.00 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 144g (0.32 lb) | 242g (0.53 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | 360 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $180 | $469 |