Panasonic TS25 vs Sony RX1R

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic TS25 versus Sony RX1R, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the TS25 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The TS25 was brought out 5 months prior to the RX1R so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TS25 scores versus the RX1R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS25 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS25 features external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS25 versus Sony RX1R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TS25 vs the RX1R.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and RX1R is 95 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS25 and RX1R.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TS25 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R will produce extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.