Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS25
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Announced July 2012
- Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
- Renewed by Panasonic FZ300
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
(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
- Released January 2013
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
- Updated by Panasonic ZS30
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In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FZ200 matches up against the ZS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic ZS25
| FZ200 | ZS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic FZ200
| ZS25 | FZ200 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic ZS25
| FZ200 | ZS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2012 |  | January 2013 | Same generation |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same display resolution |
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ200 comes with external measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ200 compared to the ZS25.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and ZS25 is 65 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and ZS25.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography details
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (588 grams)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports photography with Panasonic FZ200
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (540 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography factors
great battery power (540 shots)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (588g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
features focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography features
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (540 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Panasonic FZ200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (588g)
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 |
| Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ35 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-07-18 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine VII FHD | - |
| 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 | 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 | 3200 | 6400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| 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 | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8 | 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 sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,312 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 15 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 13.50 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 | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/4000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 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 data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 | 588 gr (1.30 lbs) | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 37 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.1 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 114 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 540 photos | 260 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $499 | $300 |