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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax MX-1 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS30
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Introduced July 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS25 versus Pentax MX-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the ZS25 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS25 was released 5 months before the MX-1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZS25 scores versus the MX-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Pentax MX-1

 ZS25 MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic ZS25

 MX-1 ZS25 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax MX-1

 ZS25 MX-1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2013Same generation
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS25 provides external 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 Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS25 versus Pentax MX-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS25 vs the MX-1.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and MX-1 is 93 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS25 and MX-1.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS25 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic ZS25 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
Portrait photography with Pentax MX-1
32
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
manual focus
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
Street photography with Pentax MX-1
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (193g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (391g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography details
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography details
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
43
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (290 per charge)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography features
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (193 grams)
provides focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (260 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
good battery (290 per charge)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (391 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (260 shots)
no Timelapse function
55
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
good battery (290 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging factors
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (193g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
33
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (391g)
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax MX-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Pentax MX-1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Pentax MX-1
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2013-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
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
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 391 gr (0.86 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 208
Other
Battery life 260 shots 290 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $400