Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Q
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Q Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Pentax Q. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Pentax Q
ZS25 | Q | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | June 2011 | More recent by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic ZS25
Q | ZS25 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax Q
ZS25 | Q | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same 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.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and Q is 93 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Q Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Pentax Q | |
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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 |