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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX77
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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FX78 versus Panasonic ZS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was brought out 23 months earlier than the ZS25 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FX78 grades against the ZS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic ZS25

 FX78 ZS25 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic FX78

 ZS25 FX78 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 23 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic ZS25

 FX78 ZS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX78 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FX78 vs the ZS25.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FX78 and ZS25.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS25 to render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FX78 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
32
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography information
28
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography details
56
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery pack (260 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography factors
36
rather wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (260 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging features
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (193g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77 Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-25 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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 focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 images 260 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $210 $300