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Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic S3
(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
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
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS30
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic ZS25

 S3 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic S3

 ZS25 S3 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Panasonic ZS25

 S3 ZS25 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3 and ZS25 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S3 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography info
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
32
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S3
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competitors (193g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S3 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography highlights
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S3 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competitors (117g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
provides touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S3 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography information
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (260 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S3
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (193g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S3 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
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