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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX300

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • New Model is Sony WX350
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic TS25 versus Sony WX300, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was introduced within a month of the WX300 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TS25 matches up against the WX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Sony WX300

 TS25 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic TS25

 WX300 TS25 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Sony WX300

 TS25 WX300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2013Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS25 features outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS25 versus Sony WX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TS25 against the WX300.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS25 and WX300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TS25 and WX300.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography info
Sony WX300 Portrait photography info
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
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 WX300
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than others in class (144g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (166g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
Sports photography with Sony WX300
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than others in class (144 grams)
environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than others (166 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography info
Sony WX300 Landscape photography info
41
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging factors
Sony WX300 Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (144 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (166 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Sony WX300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
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 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 144 grams (0.32 lbs) 166 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $180 $330