Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony TF1
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93 Imaging
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94 Imaging
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
(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
- Released January 2013
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
- Successor is Panasonic ZS30
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Introduced June 2013
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Following is a detailed review of the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS25 grades against the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony TF1
| ZS25 | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic ZS25
| TF1 | ZS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony TF1
| ZS25 | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | June 2013 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS25 comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS25 versus the TF1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and TF1 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS25 and TF1.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you should consider the age of the cameras into account.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography info
Sony TF1 Portrait photography info
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sony TF1 Sports photography information
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
no phase detect AF
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lighter than others in class (193g)
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
weather proofing
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ35 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Released | 2013-01-07 | 2013-06-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.6-4.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1200s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.40 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) | 152 gr (0.34 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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 photos | 240 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $300 | $266 |