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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic ZS25 versus Pentax RZ10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was unveiled 18 months later than the RZ10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZS25 grades vs the RZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Pentax RZ10

 ZS25 RZ10 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic ZS25

 RZ10 ZS25 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax RZ10

 ZS25 RZ10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS25 enjoys 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) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS25 versus Pentax RZ10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS25 versus the RZ10.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and RZ10 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS25 and RZ10.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS25 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger ZS25 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography info
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography info
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Street photography info
Pentax RZ10 Street photography info
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors (193g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography highlights
45
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (178 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
features focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
environment proofing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery (178 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ10
43
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (178 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging advice
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Pentax Optio RZ10
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.43 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 178 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
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