Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony G3
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony G3 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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
- Updated by Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
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Below is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony G3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ZS25 was launched 4 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ZS25 grades against the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony G3
| ZS25 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic ZS25
| G3 | ZS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony G3
| ZS25 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS25 has got outer dimensions 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 G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS25 compared to the G3.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and G3 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS25 and G3.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent ZS25 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony G3 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ35 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2009-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 16MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1200 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.40 m | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) | 185 grams (0.41 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $300 | $200 |