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Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS40 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
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS30
Panasonic ZS40
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS35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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic ZS40

 ZS25 ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic ZS25

 ZS40 ZS25 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Panasonic ZS40

 ZS25 ZS40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and ZS40 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Portrait photography camera
32
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
focusing manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (193g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (240g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography information
45
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
54
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (240 grams)
decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography factors
43
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (260 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
56
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Panasonic ZS40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
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