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Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic XS1 and Panasonic ZS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The XS1 was revealed at a similar time to the ZS25 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the XS1 scores versus the ZS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic ZS25

 XS1 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic XS1

 ZS25 XS1 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Panasonic ZS25

 XS1 ZS25 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic XS1 provides external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Panasonic XS1 and Panasonic ZS25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the XS1 against the ZS25.

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and ZS25 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and ZS25.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography information
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good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic XS1
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than average (193 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography info
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lighter than others in class (103g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (193 grams)
offers focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (260 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (193 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103g (0.23 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 shots 260 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $130 $300