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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
67 Imaging
45 Features
35 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Superseded the Panasonic LZ30
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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic LZ40 versus Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was launched 13 months after the ZS25 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the LZ40 scores versus the ZS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 LZ40 ZS25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic LZ40

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 LZ40 ZS25 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither has Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ40 has physical dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic LZ40 versus Panasonic ZS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the LZ40 versus the ZS25.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LZ40 and ZS25 is 67 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ40 and ZS25.
All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic LZ40 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger LZ40 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
	
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography details
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 MP count good (20MP)
 offers face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
32
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography advice
45
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 more heavy than competition (524 grams)
66
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus by touch
 lighter than others in class (193 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography advice
47
 excellent zoom range (22-924mm  42.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 offers tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
45
 amazing zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (260 shots)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic LZ40 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
55
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (22mm)
 great zoom (924mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition (524 grams)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
 lighter than others in class (193 grams)
 features focus by touch
 decent MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long reach (480mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 low battery pack (260 shots)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography advice
44
 quite wide (22mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 low battery pack (260 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic LZ40 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
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 quite wide (22mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 has microphone socket
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 more heavy than competition (524g)
34
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (193 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 missing external mic support
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-924mm (42.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 10.80 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 524g (1.16 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 320 images 260 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $219 $300