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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX30

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic TS25 versus Sony WX30, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was launched 18 months after the WX30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TS25 grades against the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Sony WX30

 TS25 WX30 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Panasonic TS25

 WX30 TS25 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Sony WX30

 TS25 WX30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS25 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS25 versus Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TS25 and the WX30.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS25 and WX30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images though you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern TS25 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS25
Street photography with Sony WX30
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (144 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography features
Sony WX30 Sports photography features
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography details
Sony WX30 Travel photography details
71
lighter than others in class (144g)
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average in class (117g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging factors
Sony WX30 Vlogging factors
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (144 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Sony WX30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144g (0.32 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photographs 250 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $180 $259