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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W730

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W730 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W730 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony W730, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was brought out within a month of the W730 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ZS25 matches up against the W730 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony W730

 ZS25 W730 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Panasonic ZS25

 W730 ZS25 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony W730

 ZS25 W730 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS25 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony W730 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS25 against the W730.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS25 and W730 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS25 and W730.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography features
Sony W730 Portrait photography features
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average (122g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography features
Sony W730 Sports photography features
45
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography details
Sony W730 Travel photography details
69
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average (122 grams)
provides focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography details
Sony W730 Landscape photography details
43
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (260 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging highlights
Sony W730 Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than average (122g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Sony W730
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 240 pictures
Type of battery 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $138