Panasonic TS25 vs Sony S2100
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony S2100 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
- Released January 2013
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2010
Panasonic TS25 vs Sony S2100 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic TS25 and Sony S2100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TS25 was launched 3 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TS25 matches up against the S2100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic TS25 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS25 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Sony S2100
TS25 | S2100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2010 | More recent by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Panasonic TS25
S2100 | TS25 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Sony S2100
TS25 | S2100 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS25 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS25 provides external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic TS25 and Sony S2100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TS25 against the S2100.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic TS25 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and S2100.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS25 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent TS25 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT25 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 144 grams (0.32 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $180 | $0 |