Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX70
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2013
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX70 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony WX70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ZS25 was announced 12 months after the WX70 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ZS25 grades vs the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony WX70
ZS25 | WX70 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Panasonic ZS25
WX70 | ZS25 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony WX70
ZS25 | WX70 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS25 comes with outer measurements 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 WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony WX70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS25 and the WX70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS25 and WX70 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS25 and WX70.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer ZS25 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ35 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
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) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1200 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 193g (0.43 lb) | 114g (0.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 photos | 240 photos |
Battery type | 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 shooting | ||
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 |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $242 |