Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX70
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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95 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
34
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
41
Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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 referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
Sony WX70
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
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Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX70, 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 WX70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TS25 was brought out 12 months later than the WX70 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the TS25 grades vs the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS25 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Sony WX70
| TS25 | WX70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | January 2012 | Fresher by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Panasonic TS25
| WX70 | TS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Sony WX70
| TS25 | WX70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS25 offers physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS25 compared to the WX70.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS25 and WX70.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of files however you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger TS25 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX70 Portrait photography factors
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
Sports photography with Sony WX70
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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lighter than competitors in class (144g)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
offers focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-FT25 | - |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2012-01-30 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 144g (0.32 pounds) | 114g (0.25 pounds) |
| 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 Overall 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 shots | 240 shots |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $180 | $242 |