Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS25
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS3 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic ZS25
TS3 | ZS25 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic TS3
ZS25 | TS3 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | August 2011 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic ZS25
TS3 | ZS25 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Analyze the Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and ZS25 is 92 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
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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 |