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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX70

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
Sony WX70
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony WX70

 ZS25 WX70 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Panasonic ZS25

 WX70 ZS25 
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony WX70

 ZS25 WX70 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography details
Sony WX70 Portrait photography details
31
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
Street photography with Sony WX70
66
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than others (193g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography advice
Sony WX70 Sports photography advice
44
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (193g)
supports focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography information
Sony WX70 Landscape photography information
43
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging information
Sony WX70 Vlogging information
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (193 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
36
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Sony WX70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
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