Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS3
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS25 versus Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe ZS25 was released 3 years after the ZS3 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZS25 scores vs the ZS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic ZS3
ZS25 | ZS3 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | May 2009 | More modern by 45 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic ZS25
ZS3 | ZS25 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Panasonic ZS3
ZS25 | ZS3 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS25 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS25 versus Panasonic ZS3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS25 and the ZS3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and ZS3 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS25 and ZS3.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS25 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher ZS25 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ35 | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD Lite |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) | 229 gr (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 | 260 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $300 | $200 |