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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX99

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX99 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS30
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed September 2018
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX99 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS25 versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is very comparable but the ZS25 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS25 was unveiled 6 years prior to the HX99 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ZS25 grades vs the HX99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony HX99

 ZS25 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Panasonic ZS25

 HX99 ZS25 
RevealedSeptember 2018January 2013Fresher by 68 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony HX99

 ZS25 HX99 
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display sizing

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS25 comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS25 and the HX99.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS25 and HX99 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS25 and HX99.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS25 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX99 will show more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older ZS25 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Portrait photography camera
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
53
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Street photography information
Sony HX99 Street photography information
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (242 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography advice
Sony HX99 Sports photography advice
45
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
58
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization
megapixel count good (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (360 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3-inch)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography information
Sony HX99 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (193g)
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
76
good battery (360 per charge)
lighter than average in class (242 grams)
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX99 Landscape photography advice
43
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
58
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
has image stabilization
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
good battery (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3-inch)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX99 Vlogging highlights
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
76
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (242g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Sony HX99
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2018-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3.00"
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 pounds) 242g (0.53 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 photos 360 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $469