Clicky

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W610

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W610 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS30
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W610 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony W610, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The ZS25 was released 13 months later than the W610 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ZS25 matches up vs the W610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony W610

 ZS25 W610 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic ZS25

 W610 ZS25 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony W610

 ZS25 W610 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS25 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony W610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS25 versus the W610.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and W610 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS25 and W610.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern ZS25 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
31
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition (193g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than others (113g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
44
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography highlights
Sony W610 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (193 grams)
offers focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (260 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (113g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W610 Landscape photography highlights
43
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Sony W610
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lbs) 113g (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 shots 250 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $300 $200