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Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS8
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was launched 18 months after the ZS7 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ZS25 scores vs the ZS7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic ZS7

 ZS25 ZS7 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic ZS25

 ZS7 ZS25 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Panasonic ZS7

 ZS25 ZS7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS25 offers outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS25 vs the ZS7.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and ZS7 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS25 and ZS7.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ZS25 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography information
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
Street photography with Panasonic ZS7
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS7
45
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS7
69
lighter than others in class (193g)
comes with touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competition (218 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS7
43
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
38
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
30
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ35 Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $350