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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W710

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W710 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W710 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic TS25 and Sony W710, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was brought out very close to the W710 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TS25 grades versus the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Sony W710

 TS25 W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic TS25

 W710 TS25 
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Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Sony W710

 TS25 W710 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS25 enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TS25 vs the W710.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TS25 and W710.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos however you should always consider the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography features
Sony W710 Portrait photography features
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography info
Sony W710 Street photography info
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than others (144 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition (114g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography features
Sony W710 Sports photography features
42
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
Travel photography with Sony W710
71
lighter than others (144g)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition (114 grams)
has focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography info
Sony W710 Landscape photography info
42
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
Vlogging with Sony W710
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (144 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
34
really wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Sony W710
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Also called Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 gr (0.32 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 240 photographs
Style of battery 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $90