Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony RX10 III
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2013
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
- 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
- Revealed March 2016
- Older Model is Sony RX10 II
- New Model is Sony RX10 IV

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony RX10 III Overview
Below, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony RX10 III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is very close but the ZS25 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") feature different sensor size.

The ZS25 was introduced 4 years before the RX10 III and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZS25 grades against the RX10 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony RX10 III Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony RX10 III
ZS25 | RX10 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Panasonic ZS25
RX10 III | ZS25 | |||
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Revealed | March 2016 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 39 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony RX10 III
ZS25 | RX10 III | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS25 features physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 III has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony RX10 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS25 against the RX10 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and RX10 III is 93 and 53 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS25 and RX10 III.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS25 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 III will render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older ZS25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-TZ35 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2016-03-29 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
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 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 24-600mm (25.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.4-4.0 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 14.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lb) | 1051 gr (2.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 472 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 images | 420 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $300 | $1,398 |