Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh PX
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh PX 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
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced August 2011

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh PX Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh PX, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The ZS25 was announced 17 months after the PX which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ZS25 grades vs the PX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh PX Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Ricoh PX
ZS25 | PX | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 17 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Panasonic ZS25
PX | ZS25 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Ricoh PX
ZS25 | PX | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS25 features outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh PX in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the ZS25 compared to the PX.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and PX is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS25 and PX.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent ZS25 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Ricoh PX | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Ricoh PX |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ35 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
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 | 4608 x 3072 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 193 grams (0.43 lbs) | 156 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $300 | $329 |