Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H70
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39 Features
43 Overall
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93 Imaging
39 Features
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony H70
ZS25 | H70 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2011 | More recent by 25 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic ZS25
H70 | ZS25 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony H70
ZS25 | H70 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and H70 is 93 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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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 |