Clicky

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(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)
  • 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
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

The FZ200 was brought out 5 months before the ZS25 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

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.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic ZS25

 FZ200 ZS25 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed 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 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2013Same generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kThe 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).

Check the Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and ZS25 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography details
48
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")
32
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
57
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (588 grams)
66
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
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ200
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
46
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
45
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
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography factors
55
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)
69
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)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography features
48
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
43
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
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
63
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)
34
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
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic 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