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Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(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 January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
  • Updated by Panasonic TS5
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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic TS4 and Panasonic ZS25, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was brought out 11 months earlier than the ZS25 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TS4 scores vs the ZS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic ZS25

 TS4 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic TS4

 ZS25 TS4 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 11 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Panasonic ZS25

 TS4 ZS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS4 provides physical dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS4 and Panasonic ZS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TS4 vs the ZS25.

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and ZS25 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS4 and ZS25.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS25 to offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TS4 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
32
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
66
good battery (310 per charge)
environment proofing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
features focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
good battery (310 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT4 Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-31 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197g (0.43 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
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
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $399 $300