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Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS30
Photography Glossary

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was brought out within a month of the ZS25 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SZ3 matches up against the ZS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Panasonic ZS25

 SZ3 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic SZ3

 ZS25 SZ3 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Panasonic ZS25

 SZ3 ZS25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ3 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ3 against the ZS25.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ3 and ZS25 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ3 and ZS25.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files however you should really take the release date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
32
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography highlights
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ3
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition in class (126g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
boasts focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography highlights
39
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (260 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (193g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ3 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 250 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $300