Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W610
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W610 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
- Launched January 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W610 Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic TS25 versus Sony W610, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TS25 was revealed 13 months after the W610 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TS25 matches up vs the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W610 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS25 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Sony W610
TS25 | W610 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic TS25
W610 | TS25 |
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Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Sony W610
TS25 | W610 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS25 has external 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 W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic TS25 versus Sony W610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TS25 vs the W610.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and W610.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern TS25 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FT25 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 144 grams (0.32 lb) | 113 grams (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 images | 250 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $180 | $200 |