Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS25
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Panasonic ZS20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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Panasonic ZS25
SZ3 | ZS25 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic SZ3
ZS25 | SZ3 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Panasonic ZS25
SZ3 | ZS25 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2013 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ3 and ZS25 is 96 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
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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 |