Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS25
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Revealed June 2012
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS20
(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
- Released January 2013
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS30
Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ZS15 was unveiled 6 months prior to the ZS25 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ZS15 grades versus the ZS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS25 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic ZS25
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic ZS15
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Panasonic ZS25
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Released | June 2012 | January 2013 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS15 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst 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).
See the Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ZS15 versus the ZS25.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS15 and ZS25 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS15 and ZS25.
Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS25 to render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 |
Other name | Lumix DMC-TZ25 | Lumix DMC-TZ35 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-06-29 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
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 | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 208g (0.46 lbs) | 193g (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 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 | 260 photos | 260 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $279 | $300 |