Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS7
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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS25 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic ZS7
TS25 | ZS7 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | July 2011 | More modern by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic TS25
ZS7 | TS25 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic ZS7
TS25 | ZS7 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and ZS7 is 95 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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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 |