Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W230
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2013
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced February 2009
Photography Glossary Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W230 Overview
Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W230, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TS25 was launched 3 years after the W230 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TS25 matches up vs the W230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS25 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Sony W230
| TS25 | W230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 48 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Panasonic TS25
| W230 | TS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Sony W230
| TS25 | W230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS25 offers outer 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) whilst the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TS25 against the W230.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and W230 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and W230.
Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer TS25 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W230 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FT25 | - |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing 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 | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/2.8-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 1s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 144 grams (0.32 pounds) | 156 grams (0.34 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $180 | $180 |