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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Released April 2019
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Replaced the Panasonic G85
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G95 and Panasonic ZS25, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and ZS25 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The G95 was manufactured 6 years later than the ZS25 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G95 matches up against the ZS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Panasonic ZS25

 G95 ZS25 
RevealedApril 2019January 2013More recent by 76 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k460kCrisper screen (+780k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic G95

 ZS25 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Panasonic ZS25

 G95 ZS25 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G95 comes with external measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G95 and Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the G95 versus the ZS25.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G95 and ZS25 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G95 and ZS25.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G95 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic G95 will give greater detail due to its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent G95 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography information
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
32
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography advice
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
66
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competitors (193g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G95 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography features
68
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography features
73
environment proof
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (290 per charge)
69
lighter than competitors (193g)
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G95 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography factors
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
43
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging factors
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (193g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G90 Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-04-05 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
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 20.3 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 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,240 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
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 rate 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (at ISO 100) 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 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 data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 536 gr (1.18 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 290 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $998 $300