Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX5
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS25/Panasonic-TS25-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX5/Sony-WX5-front.jpg)
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched July 2010
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX5 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic TS25 versus Sony WX5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The TS25 was manufactured 2 years after the WX5 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TS25 matches up vs the WX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS25 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Sony WX5
TS25 | WX5 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Panasonic TS25
WX5 | TS25 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Sony WX5
TS25 | WX5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS25 comes with outside 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 WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic TS25 versus Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TS25 versus the WX5.
![Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX5 size comparison Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS25-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX5-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS25 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.
![Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS25-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS25 and WX5.
All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent TS25 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
![Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS25-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS25-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FT25 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
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 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.8 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 5.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 144 gr (0.32 lbs) | 146 gr (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $180 | $250 |