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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX80

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
Sony WX80
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony WX80

 ZS25 WX80 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Panasonic ZS25

 WX80 ZS25 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony WX80

 ZS25 WX80 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography details
Sony WX80 Portrait photography details
31
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
Street photography with Sony WX80
66
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than others in class (193g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than average (124 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
44
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography info
Sony WX80 Travel photography info
69
lighter than others in class (193g)
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (260 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average (124 grams)
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
43
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX80 Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Sony WX80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
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