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Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic ZS25 versus Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was brought out 2 years after the ZS5 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the ZS25 grades vs the ZS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic ZS5

 ZS25 ZS5 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2010Newer by 32 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic ZS25

 ZS5 ZS25 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Panasonic ZS5

 ZS25 ZS5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS25 enjoys 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ZS25 against the ZS5.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS25 and ZS5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS25 and ZS5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher ZS25 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography features
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (193g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
45
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS5
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lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (260 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography details
43
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (260 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS5
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (214g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Panasonic ZS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ35 Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $300