Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX80
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released January 2013

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX80 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ZS25 was manufactured very close to the WX80 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ZS25 scores versus the WX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony WX80
ZS25 | WX80 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Panasonic ZS25
WX80 | ZS25 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony WX80
ZS25 | WX80 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS25 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS25 compared to the WX80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS25 and WX80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS25 and WX80.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you really should take the age of the cameras into account.

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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ35 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | 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 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1200 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 gr (0.43 pounds) | 124 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photos | 240 photos |
Type of battery | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $300 | $276 |