Panasonic TS25 vs Sony W800

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS25 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.