Panasonic TS25 vs Sony TX20
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony TX20 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
- Introduced January 2013
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS25 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Sony TX20
TS25 | TX20 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Panasonic TS25
TX20 | TS25 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Sony TX20
TS25 | TX20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Panasonic TS25 vs Sony TX20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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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 |