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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony QX10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony QX10 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony QX10 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic TS25 versus Sony QX10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Lens-style by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was revealed 8 months earlier than the QX10 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the TS25 scores versus the QX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Sony QX10

 TS25 QX10 
Display dimensions2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Panasonic TS25

 QX10 TS25 
LaunchedSeptember 2013January 2013Newer by 8 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Sony QX10

 TS25 QX10 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS25 features physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS25 versus Sony QX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TS25 and the QX10.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and QX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS25 and QX10.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony QX10 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged TS25 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography features
Sony QX10 Portrait photography features
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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MP count good (18MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS25
Street photography with Sony QX10
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than others (105g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography information
Sony QX10 Sports photography information
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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lighter than others (105g)
features focus by touch
MP count good (18MP)
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (220 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX10 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others (105g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1440 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Sony QX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Category Waterproof Lens-style
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-09-04
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches -
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro None
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
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) 105g (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 220 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $250