Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax X-5
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax X-5 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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
- Released August 2012
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax X-5 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe ZS25 was manufactured 5 months after the X-5 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS25 scores vs the X-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax X-5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and Pentax X-5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Pentax X-5
ZS25 | X-5 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Panasonic ZS25
X-5 | ZS25 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax X-5
ZS25 | X-5 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | August 2012 | Similar generation | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS25 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax X-5 has specifications of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax X-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS25 vs the X-5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and X-5 is 93 and 65 respectively.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS25 and X-5.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you really should take the production date of the products into consideration.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Pentax X-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Pentax X-5 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ35 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-08-22 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 22-580mm (26.4x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 230 thousand dots |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1200s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 9.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193g (0.43 lb) | 595g (1.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") |
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 | 330 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $300 | $230 |