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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H70

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS30
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H70 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony H70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was announced 2 years later than the H70 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ZS25 matches up vs the H70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony H70

 ZS25 H70 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic ZS25

 H70 ZS25 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony H70

 ZS25 H70 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS25 offers external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony H70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ZS25 compared to the H70.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and H70 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS25 and H70.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger ZS25 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography factors
Sony H70 Portrait photography factors
31
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Street photography factors
Sony H70 Street photography factors
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than others (193g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
Sports photography with Sony H70
44
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography advice
Sony H70 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others (193g)
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (260 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H70 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (260 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging advice
Sony H70 Vlogging advice
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (193g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
29
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Sony H70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 193g (0.43 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $199