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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W610

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W610 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Sony W610
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Sony W610

 TS25 W610 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic TS25

 W610 TS25 

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Sony W610

 TS25 W610 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W610 size comparison

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

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
Portrait photography with Sony W610
30
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography information
Sony W610 Street photography information
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (144g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
lighter than others (113g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography highlights
Sony W610 Sports photography highlights
42
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
MP count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography info
Sony W610 Travel photography info
71
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
environment sealing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others (113g)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
Landscape photography with Sony W610
42
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
33
relatively wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
Vlogging with Sony W610
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Sony W610
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
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
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