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Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS8 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS7
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was announced 18 months later than the ZS8 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ZS25 scores against the ZS8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic ZS8

 ZS25 ZS8 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 18 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic ZS25

 ZS8 ZS25 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Panasonic ZS8

 ZS25 ZS8 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS25 features physical 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) while the Panasonic ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS25 compared to the ZS8.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and ZS8 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS25 and ZS8.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS25 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher ZS25 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography details
32
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (193g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (210 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography factors
45
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS8
69
lighter than competition (193 grams)
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (260 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (210g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography advice
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (260 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging information
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (193g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (210 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Panasonic ZS8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ35 Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 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 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 lbs) 210g (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 images 340 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $275