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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX30V 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 Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX20V
  • Replacement is Sony HX50V
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was revealed 11 months after the HX30V and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the ZS25 scores versus the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony HX30V

 ZS25 HX30V 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Panasonic ZS25

 HX30V ZS25 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony HX30V

 ZS25 HX30V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS25 comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX30V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS25 and the HX30V.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and HX30V is 93 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS25 and HX30V.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX30V to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern ZS25 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography features
Sony HX30V Portrait photography features
32
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition (193g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (254 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX30V Sports photography highlights
45
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
no phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX30V Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (193g)
has focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (254g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX30V Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (193g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (254g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Sony HX30V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
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 resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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 range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 254 grams (0.56 lbs)
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 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 images 320 images
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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $300 $420