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Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh CX4 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2010
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS25 and Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was announced 2 years after the CX4 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ZS25 grades versus the CX4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Ricoh CX4

 ZS25 CX4 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2010More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Panasonic ZS25

 CX4 ZS25 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Ricoh CX4

 ZS25 CX4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS25 features physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS25 and Ricoh CX4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS25 versus the CX4.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS25 and CX4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS25 and CX4.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to offer you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent ZS25 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography details
31
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Street photography information
Ricoh CX4 Street photography information
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (193 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography details
44
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (193 grams)
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (260 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography details
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging information
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Ricoh CX4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Ricoh CX4
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Ricoh CX4
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 gr (0.43 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $211