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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony S950

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony S950 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony S950 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic TS25 vs Sony S950, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was introduced 3 years after the S950 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TS25 grades vs the S950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Sony S950

 TS25 S950 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 48 months

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Panasonic TS25

 S950 TS25 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Sony S950

 TS25 S950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS25 features outside 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 S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS25 vs Sony S950 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS25 vs the S950.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and S950 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS25 and S950.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS25 to render greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern TS25 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography factors
Sony S950 Street photography factors
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
Sports photography with Sony S950
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography info
Sony S950 Travel photography info
71
lighter than competition in class (144g)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography features
Sony S950 Landscape photography features
42
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging information
Sony S950 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
9
can't record video
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Sony S950
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144g (0.32 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $130