Panasonic TS25 vs Sony QX30
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony QX30 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
- Launched January 2013
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Revealed September 2014
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Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic TS25 and Sony QX30, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Lens-style by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TS25 was released 20 months before the QX30 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TS25 scores versus the QX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS25 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Sony QX30
| TS25 | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 2.7" |  | " | Larger display (+2.7") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Panasonic TS25
| QX30 | TS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2014 |  | January 2013 | Newer by 20 months |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Sony QX30
| TS25 | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic TS25 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS25 offers 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) whilst the Sony QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TS25 vs the QX30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and QX30 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic TS25 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and QX30.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony QX30 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged TS25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony QX30 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FT25 | - |
| Category | Waterproof | Lens-style |
| Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2014-09-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz X |
| 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 | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | - |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 0k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | None |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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 (60p, 30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 144 gr (0.32 pounds) | 193 gr (0.43 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photos | 200 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $180 | $348 |