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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX300

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94 Imaging
42 Features
38 Overall
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS30
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony WX350
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was revealed very close to the WX300 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZS25 matches up against the WX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony WX300

          

          

            
 ZS25 WX300 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic ZS25

          

          

            
 WX300 ZS25 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony WX300

          

          

            
 ZS25 WX300 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2013Similar generation
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither provides Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS25 provides physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS25 compared to the WX300.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX300 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and WX300 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS25 and WX300.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX300 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively.

            Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
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 good  resolution (16MP)
 no manual focus
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
36
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 provides face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
66
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus via touch
 lighter than average (193g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (166g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX300 Sports photography highlights
44
 incredible zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery (260 per charge)
 has no phase detect AF
49
 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography information
Sony WX300 Travel photography information
69
 lighter than average (193 grams)
 has focus via touch
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great zoom (480mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 bad battery (260 shots)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
 lighter than competition in class (166g)
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great zoom (500mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 does not have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
43
 relatively wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 bad battery (260 CIPA)
 no Timelapse mode
44
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging info
Sony WX300 Vlogging info
33
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average (193 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 no external microphone socket
35
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (166g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Sony WX300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Other name Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6.40 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 166 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $330