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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W220

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS25
(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
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS30
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W220 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W220, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was announced 4 years later than the W220 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZS25 grades vs the W220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony W220

 ZS25 W220 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 49 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic ZS25

 W220 ZS25 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony W220

 ZS25 W220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS25 has physical measurements 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 W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS25 vs the W220.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS25 and W220.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher ZS25 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography advice
Sony W220 Portrait photography advice
32
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
Street photography with Sony W220
66
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (193g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography details
Sony W220 Sports photography details
45
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W220 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
Landscape photography with Sony W220
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Sony W220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Alternative name Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-01-08
Body design 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $160