Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W370
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W370 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
- Released January 2013
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W370 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony W370
ZS25 | W370 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 37 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic ZS25
W370 | ZS25 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony W370
ZS25 | W370 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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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 |