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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
45

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX10V
  • Replacement is Sony HX30V
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX20V Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was brought out 6 months after the HX20V which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZS25 scores versus the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony HX20V

		

		

			
 ZS25 HX20V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 HX20V ZS25 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony HX20V

		

		

			
 ZS25 HX20V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. 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) while the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony HX20V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ZS25 against the HX20V.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX20V size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and HX20V is 93 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS25 and HX20V.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX20V to result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX20V Portrait photography factors
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 MP count decent (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
45
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 includes face detection focusing
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography advice
Sony HX20V Street photography advice
66
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch focus
 lighter than average in class (193 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (254 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography factors
Sony HX20V Sports photography factors
45
 excellent zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
 no phase detect auto focus
49
 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
Travel photography with Sony HX20V
69
 lighter than average in class (193 grams)
 features touch focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (480mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 terrible battery life (260 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
 lighter than competition (254 grams)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long reach (500mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography info
Sony HX20V Landscape photography info
43
 really wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 terrible battery life (260 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX20V Vlogging highlights
34
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (193 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone port
34
 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (254g)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Sony HX20V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.40 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 254 grams (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 320 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $397