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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF5
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF7
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
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic ZS25, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively similar but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and ZS25 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF6 was announced 4 months after the ZS25 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GF6 matches up vs the ZS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic ZS25

 GF6 ZS25 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic GF6

 ZS25 GF6 

Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic ZS25

 GF6 ZS25 
ReleasedApril 2013January 2013Similar age
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GF6 features exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic ZS25 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the GF6 compared to the ZS25.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GF6 and ZS25 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GF6 and ZS25.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GF6 offers the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field easier.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
64
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
32
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
77
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
no image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF6
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
51
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
69
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
offers touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GF6
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging advice
32
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-04-08 2013-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
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 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
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 323 gr (0.71 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 622 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos 260 photos
Battery format 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
Retail pricing $326 $300