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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax VS20 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS30
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was launched 12 months after the VS20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZS25 scores versus the VS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Pentax VS20

 ZS25 VS20 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic ZS25

 VS20 ZS25 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax VS20

 ZS25 VS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS25 features exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS25 compared to the VS20.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and VS20 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS25 and VS20.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern ZS25 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography details
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography details
32
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Street photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Street photography highlights
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (193g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (235g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography advice
Pentax VS20 Sports photography advice
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography details
Pentax VS20 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
provides focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (260 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competitors in class (235g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery (260 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
Vlogging with Pentax VS20
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (235 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax VS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Pentax Optio VS20
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-01-25
Body design 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lbs) 235 gr (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $106