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Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS25
(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
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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic ZS30

 ZS25 ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic ZS25

 ZS30 ZS25 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Panasonic ZS30

 ZS25 ZS30 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and ZS30 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS30
32
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others (193g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (198g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS30
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incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 shots)
has no phase detect AF
46
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others (193 grams)
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery power (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (198 grams)
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography info
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really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (260 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging features
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (193 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (198g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Panasonic ZS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
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