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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed April 2012
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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FZ150 versus Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was brought out 9 months before the ZS25 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FZ150 scores vs the ZS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic ZS25

 FZ150 ZS25 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic FZ150

 ZS25 FZ150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013April 2012Newer by 9 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS25

 FZ150 ZS25 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ150 has got physical dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ150 versus Panasonic ZS25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ150 against the ZS25.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and ZS25 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and ZS25.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS25 to provide more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ150 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
32
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography factors
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (528g)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than average (193 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography features
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography advice
56
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (528 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (193 grams)
boasts touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ150
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
48
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging details
62
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (528 grams)
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (193 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-04-11 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 528 gr (1.16 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 132 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $499 $300