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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
67 Imaging
36 Features
57 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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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")
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 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
Photography Glossary
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)
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 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
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 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
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 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)
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 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