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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W310

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W310 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS30
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W310 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W310, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was introduced 3 years later than the W310 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ZS25 matches up versus the W310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony W310

 ZS25 W310 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Panasonic ZS25

 W310 ZS25 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony W310

 ZS25 W310 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS25 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W310 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS25 vs the W310.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and W310 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS25 and W310.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS25 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern ZS25 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Street photography advice
Sony W310 Street photography advice
66
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (193g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography details
Sony W310 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography details
Sony W310 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition in class (193g)
has focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
Vlogging with Sony W310
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Sony W310
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 137g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $150