Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony NEX-3N
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Portability
89 Imaging
56 Features
52 Overall
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89 Imaging
56 Features
52 Overall
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched January 2013
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
- Successor is Panasonic ZS30
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-F3
- Newer Model is Sony a5000
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Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony NEX-3N, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is pretty comparable but the ZS25 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) boast different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ZS25 was launched within a month of the NEX-3N so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ZS25 scores vs the NEX-3N when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony NEX-3N
| ZS25 | NEX-3N |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Panasonic ZS25
| NEX-3N | ZS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony NEX-3N
| ZS25 | NEX-3N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | February 2013 | Same age |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS25 has got 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) and the Sony NEX-3N has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony NEX-3N in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS25 against the NEX-3N.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and NEX-3N is 93 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS25 and NEX-3N.
To sum up, both cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The ZS25 offers the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field tougher.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-3N
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Panasonic ZS25 Street photography features
Sony NEX-3N Street photography features
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography features
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography features
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (480 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography info
Sony NEX-3N Travel photography info
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
good battery power (480 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-3N
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (260 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (480 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
Photography GlossaryVlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
Vlogging with Sony NEX-3N
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ35 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2013-02-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.40 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 193g (0.43 pounds) | 269g (0.59 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1067 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 photographs | 480 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $300 | $399 |