Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS25
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed July 2020
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
- Successor is Panasonic ZS30
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview
Below is a complete comparison of the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic ZS25, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and ZS25 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z5 was brought out 7 years later than the ZS25 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Z5 scores against the ZS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic ZS25
Z5 | ZS25 | |||
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Introduced | July 2020 | January 2013 | More recent by 92 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Nikon Z5
ZS25 | Z5 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic ZS25
Z5 | ZS25 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 has got outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic ZS25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Z5 against the ZS25.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and ZS25 is 62 and 93 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and ZS25.
As you can see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z5 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z5 will resolve greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Z5 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ35 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2020-07-20 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.5 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 675g (1.49 pounds) | 193g (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 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 | 470 photos | 260 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL15c | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Launch cost | $1,399 | $300 |