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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G1
  • New Model is Panasonic G3
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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS25, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and ZS25 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The G2 was announced 3 years prior to the ZS25 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G2 grades vs the ZS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic ZS25

 G2 ZS25 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic G2

 ZS25 G2 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 30 months

Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Panasonic ZS25

 G2 ZS25 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G2 comes with physical dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS25 in the all new Camera with 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 have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G2 compared to the ZS25.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G2 and ZS25 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G2 and ZS25.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G2 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS25 will resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older G2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G2
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
32
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G2 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography info
65
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (428g)
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G2 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography details
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have phase detect AF
45
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G2 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography advice
58
provides focus by touch
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (428 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
69
lighter than others in class (193g)
provides touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G2 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography advice
57
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (260 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G2 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging advice
61
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
does have external mic support
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition (428 grams)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (193g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-12 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG 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 428g (0.94 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 493 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,000 $300