Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Efina
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
- Introduced June 2013
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Efina Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Efina, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ZS25 was released 4 months before the Efina which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ZS25 matches up versus the Efina in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Efina Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Pentax Efina. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Pentax Efina
ZS25 | Efina | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic ZS25
Efina | ZS25 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax Efina
ZS25 | Efina | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | June 2013 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS25 comes with outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has specifications of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Efina in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS25 against the Efina.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS25 and Efina is 93 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS25 and Efina.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS25 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Efina Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Pentax Efina | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Pentax Efina |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ35 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2013-06-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 20cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 1/8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1200s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | 4.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Mic 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 | 193 gr (0.43 lb) | 91 gr (0.20 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 200 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $300 | $10 |