Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony S980
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS25/Panasonic-ZS25-front.jpg)
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony S980 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2013
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2009
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony S980 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS25 versus Sony S980, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and S980 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The ZS25 was brought out 3 years after the S980 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZS25 scores vs the S980 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony S980 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony S980
ZS25 | S980 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 48 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Panasonic ZS25
S980 | ZS25 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony S980
ZS25 | S980 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS25 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS25 versus Sony S980 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS25 against the S980.
![Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony S980 size comparison Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony S980 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS25-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S980-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and S980 is 93 and 94 respectively.
![Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS25-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S980-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS25 and S980.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer ZS25 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
![Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS25-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S980-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS25-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S980-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony S980 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ35 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193g (0.43 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $300 | $300 |