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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W710

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W710 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS30
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W710 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Panasonic ZS25 versus Sony W710, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was announced at a similar time to the W710 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ZS25 grades versus the W710 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony W710

 ZS25 W710 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic ZS25

 W710 ZS25 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony W710

 ZS25 W710 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS25 provides physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS25 versus Sony W710 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS25 against the W710.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and W710 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS25 and W710.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography factors
Sony W710 Portrait photography factors
31
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Street photography details
Sony W710 Street photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than average (114g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography features
Sony W710 Sports photography features
44
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography information
Sony W710 Travel photography information
69
lighter than average in class (193g)
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average (114 grams)
supports focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
Landscape photography with Sony W710
43
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
38
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging highlights
Sony W710 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (193g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
34
quite wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Sony W710
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery style 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $90