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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W650

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W650 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W650, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was manufactured 13 months after the W650 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ZS25 matches up vs the W650 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony W650

 ZS25 W650 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Panasonic ZS25

 W650 ZS25 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony W650

 ZS25 W650 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS25 features exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS25 and the W650.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and W650 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS25 and W650.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files however you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer ZS25 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography factors
Sony W650 Portrait photography factors
32
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Street photography highlights
Sony W650 Street photography highlights
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (193 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (124 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography factors
Sony W650 Sports photography factors
45
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
Travel photography with Sony W650
69
lighter than competition (193 grams)
offers touch focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (124 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
Landscape photography with Sony W650
43
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (260 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging factors
Sony W650 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (193g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Sony W650
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $140