Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS25
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Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched January 2011
(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
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
- New Model is Panasonic ZS30
Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic S3 and Panasonic ZS25, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe S3 was introduced 24 months prior to the ZS25 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S3 grades against the ZS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S3 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic ZS25
S3 | ZS25 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic S3
ZS25 | S3 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Panasonic ZS25
S3 | ZS25 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S3 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic S3 and Panasonic ZS25 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S3 compared to the ZS25.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3 and ZS25 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S3 and ZS25.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS25 to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older S3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ35 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 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 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 | 250 shots | 260 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $110 | $300 |