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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was released 3 years before the ZS25 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FZ35 scores against the ZS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic ZS25

 FZ35 ZS25 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic FZ35

 ZS25 FZ35 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 30 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic ZS25

 FZ35 ZS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ35 has outer measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ35 and the ZS25.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and ZS25 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and ZS25.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older FZ35 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ35
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
41
you can focus manually
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ35
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than others in class (193g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography advice
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built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others in class (193 grams)
includes focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ35
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
41
you can focus manually
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging factors
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quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ38 Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397g (0.88 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 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 - 260 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $999 $300