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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX80

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX80 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic TS25 versus Sony WX80, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was introduced at a similar time to the WX80 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TS25 scores against the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Sony WX80

 TS25 WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Panasonic TS25

 WX80 TS25 

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Sony WX80

 TS25 WX80 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS25 offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS25 versus Sony WX80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TS25 against the WX80.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS25 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS25 and WX80.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you should always factor the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography factors
Sony WX80 Street photography factors
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (144g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition (124 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography factors
Sony WX80 Sports photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography advice
Sony WX80 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than competition (144g)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition (124 grams)
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
41
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
Vlogging with Sony WX80
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Sony WX80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Other name Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 gr (0.32 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
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 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 photographs 240 photographs
Type of battery 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 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 Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $276