Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX300
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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93 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
41
Portability
63 Imaging
44 Features
51 Overall
46
63 Imaging
44 Features
51 Overall
46
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced January 2013
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS30
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Launched February 2013
- Old Model is Sony HX200V
- New Model is Sony HX400V
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Following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ZS25 was released very close to the HX300 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ZS25 grades versus the HX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony HX300
| ZS25 | HX300 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Panasonic ZS25
| HX300 | ZS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony HX300
| ZS25 | HX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | February 2013 | Similar age |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS25 has external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS25 and the HX300.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and HX300 is 93 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS25 and HX300.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX300 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography info
Sony HX300 Portrait photography info
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Panasonic ZS25 Street photography information
Sony HX300 Street photography information
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (193g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (623g)
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Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography info
Sony HX300 Sports photography info
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Sony HX300
lighter than competition in class (193g)
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (623g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX300 Landscape photography highlights
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (260 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (623g)
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX300 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ35 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2013-02-20 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.40 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 193g (0.43 lb) | 623g (1.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") |
| 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 images | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $300 | $339 |