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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic ZS25, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1 was revealed 24 months earlier than the ZS25 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the S1 matches up against the ZS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic ZS25

 S1 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic S1

 ZS25 S1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic ZS25

 S1 ZS25 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S1 against the ZS25.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and ZS25 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and ZS25.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS25 to result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older S1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography details
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no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
32
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (193g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition (117 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition in class (193g)
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117g (0.26 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images 260 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $269 $300