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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic G5
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G7
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
  • Released January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic ZS25, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly close but the G6 (Four Thirds) and ZS25 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The G6 was brought out 4 months later than the ZS25 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G6 grades vs the ZS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic ZS25

 G6 ZS25 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k460kClearer display (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic G6

 ZS25 G6 

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic ZS25

 G6 ZS25 
ReleasedApril 2013January 2013Same generation
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G6 features outside measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the G6 compared to the ZS25.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and ZS25 is 74 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G6 and ZS25.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor measurements. The G6 offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography details
71
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
32
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
73
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
56
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
45
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography advice
72
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
69
lighter than competitors (193g)
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography details
67
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
43
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging details
73
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
does not have image stabilization
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (193g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-04-24 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,036 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 gr (0.86 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 639 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots 260 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $750 $300