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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ8 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ8 was introduced 13 months after the ZS25 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SZ8 scores against the ZS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Panasonic ZS25

 SZ8 ZS25 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic SZ8

 ZS25 SZ8 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic ZS25

 SZ8 ZS25 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ8 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SZ8 and the ZS25.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ8 and ZS25 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ8 and ZS25.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files but you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger SZ8 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
32
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (159 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (193g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography features
67
lighter than average in class (159g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography information
42
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (260 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ8
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (159g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount 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 distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 images 260 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $275 $300