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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH3
  • Successor is Panasonic GH5
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
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS25, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively close but the GH4 (Four Thirds) and ZS25 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The GH4 was revealed 14 months after the ZS25 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the GH4 grades versus the ZS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic ZS25

 GH4 ZS25 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 14 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k460kClearer screen (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic GH4

 ZS25 GH4 

Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic ZS25

 GH4 ZS25 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH4 enjoys exterior measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GH4 against the ZS25.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH4 and ZS25 is 66 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH4 and ZS25.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GH4 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher GH4 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography details
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
32
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography details
71
screen articulates
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
lighter than competition (560 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than others (193g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH4
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography highlights
77
lighter than competition (560 grams)
weather sealing
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (193g)
provides focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH4
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging factors
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
lighter than competition (560g)
does not have image stabilization
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (193g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-07 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IX -
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,036 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.67x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 17.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video 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 560g (1.23 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 791 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,500 $300