Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS25

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.