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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched January 2015
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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was introduced 2 years later than the ZS25 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SZ10 matches up vs the ZS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic ZS25

 SZ10 ZS25 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2013More recent by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic SZ10

 ZS25 SZ10 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic ZS25

 SZ10 ZS25 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ10 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ10 against the ZS25.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and ZS25 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ10 and ZS25.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of files but you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SZ10 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography advice
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography highlights
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screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (177 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than average (193 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.4 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
45
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than others (177g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than average (193 grams)
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography advice
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really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (260 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging features
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others (177 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (193 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 1.4 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 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 Single Single
Retail price $200 $300