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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS30
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ZS25 was announced 5 months later than the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZS25 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 ZS25 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution460k0kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic ZS25

 Galaxy Camera 4G ZS25 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 ZS25 Galaxy Camera 4G 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2012Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS25 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS25 compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS25 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS25 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files but you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography details
31
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition in class (193g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography highlights
44
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
supports touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
43
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (260 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging advice
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 -
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $550