Panasonic TS25 vs Sony A55
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony A55 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Introduced August 2010
- Later Model is Sony A57
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Let's look more closely at the Panasonic TS25 versus Sony A55, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is very well matched but the TS25 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TS25 was unveiled 2 years later than the A55 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the TS25 grades against the A55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Sony A55
| TS25 | A55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | August 2010 | Fresher by 29 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Panasonic TS25
| A55 | TS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Sony A55
| TS25 | A55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS25 vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS25 enjoys exterior measurements 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 A55 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic TS25 versus Sony A55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TS25 against the A55.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and A55 is 95 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic TS25 vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS25 and A55.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor sizing. The TS25 provides the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The younger TS25 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony A55 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Sony SLT-A55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Sony SLT-A55 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-FT25 | - |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2013-01-07 | 2010-08-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| 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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 144 gr (0.32 pounds) | 500 gr (1.10 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 816 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 images | 380 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $180 | $800 |