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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W370

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W370 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W370 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Panasonic ZS25 versus Sony W370, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was released 3 years after the W370 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS25 scores vs the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony W370

 ZS25 W370 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic ZS25

 W370 ZS25 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony W370

 ZS25 W370 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS25 enjoys outer 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 W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS25 versus Sony W370 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS25 versus the W370.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and W370 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS25 and W370.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS25 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer ZS25 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography factors
Sony W370 Portrait photography factors
31
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
Sports photography with Sony W370
44
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography details
Sony W370 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
has focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
Landscape photography with Sony W370
43
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging advice
Sony W370 Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Sony W370
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 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 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $230