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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H50

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H50 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H50 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was brought out 4 years later than the H50 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the ZS25 grades vs the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony H50

 ZS25 H50 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 49 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic ZS25

 H50 ZS25 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony H50

 ZS25 H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS25 enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS25 versus the H50.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and H50 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS25 and H50.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS25 to resolve greater detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent ZS25 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (193g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography highlights
Sony H50 Sports photography highlights
45
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography advice
Sony H50 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (193 grams)
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
44
built-in flash
great reach (465mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (547 grams)
megapixel count low (9MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography details
Sony H50 Landscape photography details
43
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (260 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
34
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
Vlogging with Sony H50
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average in class (547 grams)
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Sony H50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 547 gr (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $80