Panasonic TS25 vs Sony RX10 II

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic TS25 and Sony RX10 II, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is relatively well matched but the TS25 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") provide different sensor size.

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The TS25 was launched 3 years before the RX10 II and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TS25 matches up vs the RX10 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS25 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS25 enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS25 and Sony RX10 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TS25 against the RX10 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and RX10 II is 95 and 58 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS25 and RX10 II.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TS25 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX10 II will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older TS25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.