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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS7, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was revealed 18 months after the ZS7 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TS25 scores against the ZS7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic ZS7

 TS25 ZS7 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic TS25

 ZS7 TS25 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic ZS7

 TS25 ZS7 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS25 comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TS25 vs the ZS7.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and ZS7 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS25 and ZS7.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic TS25 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TS25 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography details
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (144g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography info
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography features
71
lighter than average in class (144g)
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than average (218g)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Landscape photography camera
42
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
38
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging info
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (144g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
30
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FT25 Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 gr (0.32 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Type of battery 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
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $350