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Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh G700SE 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Announced October 2010
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS25 versus Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was brought out 2 years after the G700SE which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ZS25 scores versus the G700SE with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Ricoh G700SE

 ZS25 G700SE 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013October 2010More modern by 28 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic ZS25

 G700SE ZS25 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Ricoh G700SE

 ZS25 G700SE 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. 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 G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS25 versus Ricoh G700SE in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS25 vs the G700SE.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS25 and G700SE is 93 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS25 and G700SE.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS25 to give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ZS25 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography features
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography features
32
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
manual focus
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Street photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Street photography highlights
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
51
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
45
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography features
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography features
69
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
includes touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than others in class (307g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
43
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
40
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging advice
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
23
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (307g)
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Ricoh G700SE
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Ricoh G700SE
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 307 grams (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $0