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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony TX20

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic TS25 vs Sony TX20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was launched 11 months later than the TX20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TS25 matches up against the TX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Sony TX20

 TS25 TX20 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Panasonic TS25

 TX20 TS25 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Sony TX20

 TS25 TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS25 has physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TS25 compared to the TX20.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and TX20.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer TS25 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX20 Portrait photography advice
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS25
Street photography with Sony TX20
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (144g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography features
Sony TX20 Sports photography features
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX20 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competition (144g)
environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
weather sealing
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX20 Landscape photography advice
41
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
52
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
good battery pack (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX20 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Sony TX20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Other name Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 images 250 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $330