Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony TX10
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony TX10 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
- Revealed January 2013
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
- Successor is Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Introduced August 2011
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The following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony TX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ZS25 was brought out 17 months after the TX10 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZS25 matches up against the TX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony TX10
| ZS25 | TX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 | August 2011 | Newer by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Panasonic ZS25
| TX10 | ZS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) | |
| Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony TX10
| ZS25 | TX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
| Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in 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") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS25 versus the TX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and TX10 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS25 and TX10.
To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files however you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern ZS25 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ35 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2011-08-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 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 |
| Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.40 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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 format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 grams (0.43 lbs) | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| 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 pictures | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $300 | $309 |