Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony NEX-6
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Announced March 2013
- Refreshed by Sony A6000
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The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic ZS25 versus Sony NEX-6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the ZS25 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ZS25 was introduced 2 months earlier than the NEX-6 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ZS25 scores vs the NEX-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony NEX-6
| ZS25 | NEX-6 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Panasonic ZS25
| NEX-6 | ZS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony NEX-6
| ZS25 | NEX-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | March 2013 | Similar generation |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS25 provides 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) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS25 versus Sony NEX-6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS25 compared to the NEX-6.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and NEX-6 is 93 and 85 respectively.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS25 and NEX-6.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The ZS25 contains the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ35 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2013-03-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.40 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 193 gr (0.43 pounds) | 345 gr (0.76 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1018 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 shots | 360 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $300 | $365 |