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Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Replaced the 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic TS6 and Panasonic ZS25, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was launched 2 years after the ZS25 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TS6 matches up versus the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic ZS25

 TS6 ZS25 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2013Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic TS6

 ZS25 TS6 

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Panasonic ZS25

 TS6 ZS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS6 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS6 and Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TS6 and the ZS25.

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and ZS25 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and ZS25.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher TS6 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography factors
37
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
32
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition (193 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography features
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery life (370 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
73
good battery life (370 shots)
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (193g)
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
52
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
good battery life (370 per charge)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging advice
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT6 Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images 260 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $300