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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Announced May 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G6
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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic G7 versus Panasonic ZS25, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly similar but the G7 (Four Thirds) and ZS25 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The G7 was introduced 2 years after the ZS25 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the G7 scores vs the ZS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic ZS25

 G7 ZS25 
ReleasedMay 2015January 2013More modern by 29 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic G7

 ZS25 G7 

Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic ZS25

 G7 ZS25 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G7 has outside measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the G7 against the ZS25.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 and ZS25 is 71 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 and ZS25.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The G7 uses the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The more modern G7 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
72
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
32
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G7
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than average in class (193g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G7 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography details
55
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (350 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G7
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
71
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (350 shots)
69
lighter than average in class (193g)
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
67
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (350 CIPA)
43
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (260 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G7 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging factors
72
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
lack of image stabilization
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (193g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G7 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-05-19 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3448 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.30 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 grams (0.90 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") 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 350 shots 260 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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