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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX50

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic TS25 versus Sony WX50, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was announced 12 months later than the WX50 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TS25 scores vs the WX50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Sony WX50

 TS25 WX50 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Panasonic TS25

 WX50 TS25 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Sony WX50

 TS25 WX50 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS25 provides 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 WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS25 versus Sony WX50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TS25 vs the WX50.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS25 and WX50.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher TS25 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography features
Sony WX50 Street photography features
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (144g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography information
Sony WX50 Sports photography information
42
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
Travel photography with Sony WX50
71
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
weather proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
38
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging factors
Sony WX50 Vlogging factors
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Sony WX50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 144 grams (0.32 lb) 117 grams (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 photos 240 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage 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 $250