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Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • New Model is Panasonic GX7
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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic GX1 versus Panasonic ZS25, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty similar but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and ZS25 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The GX1 was manufactured 10 months prior to the ZS25 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GX1 grades against the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic ZS25

 GX1 ZS25 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic GX1

 ZS25 GX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic ZS25

 GX1 ZS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX1 features exterior measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GX1 versus Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GX1 vs the ZS25.

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GX1 and ZS25 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX1 and ZS25.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor sizes. The GX1 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The more aged GX1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX1
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
71
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
32
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography advice
70
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
no image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than average in class (193g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography features
47
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (300 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
65
offers focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (300 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
includes focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography advice
62
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (300 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (260 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging advice
32
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no mic socket
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-14 2013-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 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
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.60 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) 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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 318 gr (0.70 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 703 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $228 $300