Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2013
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Released January 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS25
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS35
Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Panasonic ZS25 and Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ZS25 was brought out within a month of the ZS30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ZS25 matches up versus the ZS30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic ZS30
ZS25 | ZS30 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic ZS25
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Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Panasonic ZS30
ZS25 | ZS30 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2013 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS25 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS25 and Panasonic ZS30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS25 versus the ZS30.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and ZS30 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS25 and ZS30.
Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS30 to produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ35 | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
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 | 4896 x 3672 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1200 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | ||
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) | 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 file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 193g (0.43 lb) | 198g (0.44 lb) |
Physical 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 photos | 260 photos |
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 | One | One |
Price at release | $300 | $250 |