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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was revealed 5 months before the ZS25 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FZ60 matches up against the ZS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic ZS25

 FZ60 ZS25 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic FZ60

 ZS25 FZ60 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic ZS25

 FZ60 ZS25 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ60 has physical dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic ZS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ60 vs the ZS25.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and ZS25 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and ZS25.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files although you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography highlights
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (493 grams)
66
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography information
55
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography information
57
better than average battery (450 per charge)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (493g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography features
49
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ60
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
27
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
heavier than average in class (493g)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (193g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ62 Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-07-18 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 493 gr (1.09 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 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 450 shots 260 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $350 $300