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Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS30
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic ZS25 versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ZS25 was brought out 4 years earlier than the ZS60 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ZS25 scores vs the ZS60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic ZS60

 ZS25 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic ZS25

 ZS60 ZS25 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2013More recent by 36 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Panasonic ZS60

 ZS25 ZS60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS25 has exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS25 versus Panasonic ZS60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS25 versus the ZS60.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and ZS60 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS25 and ZS60.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS60 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older ZS25 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography features
32
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography details
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (193g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than others (282g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography features
45
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (193g)
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
74
lighter than others (282 grams)
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography factors
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
59
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others (282g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ35 Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 282 gr (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 320 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $248