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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX10

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX10 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony WX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was launched 2 years later than the WX10 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ZS25 matches up against the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony WX10

 ZS25 WX10 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic ZS25

 WX10 ZS25 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony WX10

 ZS25 WX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS25 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony WX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS25 versus the WX10.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and WX10 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS25 and WX10.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher ZS25 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography info
Sony WX10 Portrait photography info
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Street photography details
Sony WX10 Street photography details
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than others (193 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography features
Sony WX10 Sports photography features
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 shots)
no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
Travel photography with Sony WX10
69
lighter than others (193 grams)
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (260 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX10 Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (193 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Sony WX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.8"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lbs) 161g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $200