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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Efina 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS30
Pentax Efina
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Pentax Efina

 ZS25 Efina 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic ZS25

 Efina ZS25 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax Efina

 ZS25 Efina 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS25 and Efina is 93 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography advice
Pentax Efina Portrait photography advice
32
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
Street photography with Pentax Efina
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than others in class (91g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography features
Pentax Efina Sports photography features
45
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Efina Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (91 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography advice
Pentax Efina Landscape photography advice
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging details
Pentax Efina Vlogging details
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
33
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
lighter than others in class (91g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax Efina
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Pentax Efina
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