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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced November 2011
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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was unveiled 14 months before the ZS25 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 3D1 grades vs the ZS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Panasonic ZS25

 3D1 ZS25 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic 3D1

 ZS25 3D1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013November 2011More recent by 14 months

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic ZS25

 3D1 ZS25 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 offers exterior dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 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).

See the Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 3D1 vs the ZS25.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and ZS25 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and ZS25.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS25 to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older 3D1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography highlights
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features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
32
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography advice
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features touch focus
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery (200 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
features touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery life (260 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (200 shots)
no Timelapse function
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery life (260 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic 3D1
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
34
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-11-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 pictures 260 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $670 $300