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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W290

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W290 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W290 Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W290, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was revealed 3 years after the W290 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TS25 matches up against the W290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Sony W290

 TS25 W290 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 48 months

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Panasonic TS25

 W290 TS25 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Sony W290

 TS25 W290 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS25 offers external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TS25 versus the W290.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS25 and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS25 and W290.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS25 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TS25 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W290 Portrait photography highlights
30
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography highlights
Sony W290 Street photography highlights
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography features
Sony W290 Sports photography features
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography features
Sony W290 Travel photography features
71
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
environment proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
Landscape photography with Sony W290
42
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
Vlogging with Sony W290
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Sony W290
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 gr (0.32 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
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, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $230