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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H200

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS25
(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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS30
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H200 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS25 versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was brought out about the same time to the H200 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ZS25 scores versus the H200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony H200

 ZS25 H200 

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Panasonic ZS25

 H200 ZS25 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony H200

 ZS25 H200 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS25 provides external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS25 versus Sony H200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS25 vs the H200.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS25 and H200 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS25 and H200.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H200 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H200 Portrait photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Street photography information
Sony H200 Street photography information
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than others (193 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography info
Sony H200 Sports photography info
45
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
Travel photography with Sony H200
69
lighter than others (193 grams)
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
53
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (633mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than average (530 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography info
Sony H200 Landscape photography info
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery life (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging features
Sony H200 Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (193 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
25
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average (530g)
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Sony H200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 530 grams (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 240 shots
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $250