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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS25, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was released 17 months before the ZS25 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TS3 scores vs the ZS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic ZS25

 TS3 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic TS3

 ZS25 TS3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 17 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic ZS25

 TS3 ZS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS3 features external measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TS3 versus the ZS25.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and ZS25 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TS3 and ZS25.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS25 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older TS3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than others (193g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography info
64
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
weather proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (193g)
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography factors
38
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (310 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging features
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (193 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT3 Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-16 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 gr (0.43 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 310 shots 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $380 $300