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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
68 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was manufactured 3 years before the ZS25 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FZ40 grades vs the ZS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 FZ40 ZS25 
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic FZ40

		

		

			
 ZS25 FZ40 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 30 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 FZ40 ZS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ40 has got external measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ40 and the ZS25.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ40 and ZS25 is 68 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ40 and ZS25.
As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FZ40 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic FZ40 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
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 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 delivers RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FZ40 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography info
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than others in class (494g)
66
 image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts focus by touch
 lighter than others (193 grams)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography details
43
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
45
 long zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (260 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography factors
54
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than others in class (494 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
 lighter than others (193g)
 boasts focus by touch
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 long zoom (480mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 bad battery pack (260 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography information
51
 manual focus
 pretty wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 delivers RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ40
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone port
 more heavy than others in class (494g)
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 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (193 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Other name Lumix DMC-FZ45 Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-21 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 9.50 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 494g (1.09 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $420 $300