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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Q

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Q 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS30
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Introduced June 2011
  • New Model is Pentax Q10
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Q Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax Q, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and Q (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was brought out 19 months later than the Q which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZS25 scores versus the Q with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Pentax Q

 ZS25 Q 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2011More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic ZS25

 Q ZS25 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax Q

 ZS25 Q 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS25 has got exterior dimensions 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 Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax Q in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ZS25 versus the Q.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and Q is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS25 and Q.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS25 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent ZS25 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography information
Pentax Q Portrait photography information
32
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Street photography features
Pentax Q Street photography features
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than others in class (193g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (180 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
Sports photography with Pentax Q
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (193g)
includes focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
lighter than competition in class (180 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (260 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
51
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Q Vlogging highlights
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (180g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Pentax Q
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Pentax Q
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-06-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lbs) 180g (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 189
Other
Battery life 260 images 230 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $695