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Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic SZ1 and Panasonic ZS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ1 was launched 12 months before the ZS25 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SZ1 scores versus the ZS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Panasonic ZS25

 SZ1 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic SZ1

 ZS25 SZ1 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Panasonic ZS25

 SZ1 ZS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ1 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic SZ1 and Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ1 vs the ZS25.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ1 and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ1 and ZS25.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older SZ1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography features
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
32
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (131 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition (193 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
70
lighter than average in class (131 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (193g)
features touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography advice
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
43
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging advice
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (131g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (193g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ1 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-09 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 4cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 data format MPEG-4 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 131 grams (0.29 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
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 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 250 images 260 images
Type of battery 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 One One
Launch cost $179 $300