Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS40 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
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS35
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS45
Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS25 and Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ZS25 was announced 12 months prior to the ZS40 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ZS25 grades versus the ZS40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic ZS40
ZS25 | ZS40 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic ZS25
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Revealed | January 2014 | January 2013 | More recent by 12 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Panasonic ZS40
ZS25 | ZS40 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS25 features exterior dimensions 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 ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS25 and Panasonic ZS40 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS25 vs the ZS40.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and ZS40 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS25 and ZS40.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS40 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older ZS25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ35 | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 193g (0.43 lb) | 240g (0.53 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | 300 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $300 | $450 |