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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W800

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W800 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2014
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W800 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Panasonic TS25 versus Sony W800, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was launched 13 months before the W800 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TS25 grades versus the W800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Sony W800

 TS25 W800 

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Panasonic TS25

 W800 TS25 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Sony W800

 TS25 W800 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS25 has got outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS25 versus Sony W800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TS25 vs the W800.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and W800 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS25 and W800.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W800 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older TS25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W800 Portrait photography highlights
30
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography factors
Sony W800 Street photography factors
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than average (144g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography info
Sony W800 Sports photography info
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography factors
Sony W800 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than average (144 grams)
weather sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than competition (125 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography features
Sony W800 Landscape photography features
42
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
41
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
Vlogging with Sony W800
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (144 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
33
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Sony W800
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 AVI MPEG4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144g (0.32 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $180 $90