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Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS30
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic ZS25 versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was announced 12 months prior to the ZS35 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ZS25 scores vs the ZS35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic ZS35

 ZS25 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic ZS25

 ZS35 ZS25 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Panasonic ZS35

 ZS25 ZS35 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS25 enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS25 versus Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS25 and the ZS35.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS25 and ZS35 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS25 and ZS35.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older ZS25 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
32
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
66
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography highlights
45
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
features touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than others in class (305g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
44
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (305g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ35 Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-01-06
Physical type 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 21
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $300