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Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS25
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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic ZS20 and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was revealed 8 months prior to the ZS25 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZS20 scores vs the ZS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic ZS25

 ZS20 ZS25 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic ZS20

 ZS25 ZS20 
LaunchedJanuary 2013April 2012More modern by 8 months

Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Panasonic ZS25

 ZS20 ZS25 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS20 has got external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS20 and Panasonic ZS25 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS20 versus the ZS25.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS20 and ZS25 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS20 and ZS25.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged ZS20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography info
30
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
32
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS20
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than others in class (206g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition (193g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (206g)
features focus via touch
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (193 grams)
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography factors
42
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
43
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging information
34
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (206g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (193g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS20 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ30 Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-04-26 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 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
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 260 images 260 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $349 $300