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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W650

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W650 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic TS25 and Sony W650, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was introduced 13 months later than the W650 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TS25 scores vs the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Sony W650

 TS25 W650 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Panasonic TS25

 W650 TS25 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Sony W650

 TS25 W650 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS25 comes with 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 W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS25 and Sony W650 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the TS25 vs the W650.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS25 and W650.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos but you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern TS25 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography info
Sony W650 Portrait photography info
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography highlights
Sony W650 Street photography highlights
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (144 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (124 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W650 as a Sports photography camera
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography factors
Sony W650 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competitors in class (144 grams)
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average (124 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
42
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging factors
Sony W650 Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (144 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than average (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Sony W650
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Other name Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 144g (0.32 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $140