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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX350

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was revealed 13 months before the WX350 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the ZS25 matches up against the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony WX350

 ZS25 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic ZS25

 WX350 ZS25 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony WX350

 ZS25 WX350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS25 features exterior 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 WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS25 vs the WX350.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and WX350 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS25 and WX350.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony WX350 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older ZS25 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
decent megapixels (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (193g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography info
Sony WX350 Sports photography info
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery life (470 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography details
Sony WX350 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (193g)
has touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
good battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competition (164g)
decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography info
Sony WX350 Landscape photography info
43
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
good battery life (470 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (164g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2014-02-13
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 images 470 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $300 $270