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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was unveiled 4 years after the ZS25 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the FZ80 grades vs the ZS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic ZS25

 FZ80 ZS25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017January 2013Newer by 49 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic FZ80

 ZS25 FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic ZS25

 FZ80 ZS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ80 features outer dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic ZS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ80 vs the ZS25.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and ZS25 is 63 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ80 and ZS25.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ80 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern FZ80 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography details
59
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
32
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ80
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
54
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (616g)
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than average in class (193g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography advice
58
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography information
59
supports focus by touch
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than average (616 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (260 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
57
you can focus manually
fairly wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (260 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ80
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
28
fairly wide (20mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (616 grams)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82 Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-01-04 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-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 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616g (1.36 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 330 photographs 260 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $399 $300