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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W370

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W370 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W370 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic TS25 and Sony W370, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was revealed 3 years later than the W370 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TS25 matches up versus the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Sony W370

 TS25 W370 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic TS25

 W370 TS25 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Sony W370

 TS25 W370 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS25 enjoys physical dimensions 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 W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS25 and Sony W370 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TS25 against the W370.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and W370.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS25 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher TS25 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
Portrait photography with Sony W370
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography advice
Sony W370 Street photography advice
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than average (144 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography advice
Sony W370 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than average (144 grams)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography features
Sony W370 Landscape photography features
41
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging factors
Sony W370 Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (144 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Sony W370
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lb) 179 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $230