Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25

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    Highlights

    • 16.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • 23 Focus Points
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
    • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 was announced in 2013 and is a 1/2.33-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm) Standard Compact camera with 16.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 6,400. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Successor
    5. Screen
    6. Sensor
    7. Photography Features
    8. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    9. Other Features
    10. Physical Parameters
    11. For Different Types of Photography
    12. Evaluation
    13. Specifications  

    Here is the Panasonic -ZSxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Panasonic -ZSxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Panasonic ZS80
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    		February
    2018    		 20.3 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Panasonic ZS70
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    		April
    2017    		 20.3 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Panasonic ZS60
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    		January
    2016    		 18.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Panasonic ZS50
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    		January
    2015    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic ZS45
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    		January
    2015    		 16 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic ZS40
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    		January
    2014    		 18.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic ZS35
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    		January
    2014    		 16 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Tilting 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic ZS30
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    		January
    2013    		 18.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Panasonic ZS25 January
    2013    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic ZS15
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    		June
    2012    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic ZS20
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    		April
    2012    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Panasonic ZS10
    Compare
    		January
    2011    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Touchscreen

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 vs Lumix DC-ZS70 vs Lumix DMC-ZS60 vs Lumix DMC-ZS50 vs Lumix DMC-ZS45 vs Lumix DMC-ZS40.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1200 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 to its predecessor Lumix DMC-ZS20 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
    Higher Sensor Resolution 16.1 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
    Max Image Resolution 4896 x 3672 vs 4320 x 3240
    Lighter 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz) vs 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz)
    DOWNGRADES Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
    Touch Screen vs
    Lower Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1200 sec vs 1/2000 sec
    Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
    Built-in GPS vs

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 vs Lumix DMC-ZS20.

    Successor

    In 2013 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
    Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
    Higher Sensor Resolution 18.1 Megapixel vs 16.1 Megapixel
    Touch Screen vs
    Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 460k dot
    Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
    Built-in GPS vs
    Built-In Wi-Fi vs
    DOWNGRADES Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
    Heavier 198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz) vs 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 vs Lumix DMC-ZS30.

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 460k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4896 x 3672 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4876 x 3264, 4896 x 2752, 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2752, 3664 x 3664, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2992 x 2992, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2448 x 2448, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1920 x 1920, 1536 x 1536,640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25.

    Panasonic ZS15
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.1 MP

    Panasonic ZS20
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    1/2.33-inch

    14.1 MP

    Panasonic ZS70
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    1/2.3-inch

    20.3 MP

    Panasonic ZS35
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    1/2.33-inch

    16 MP

    Panasonic ZS80
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    1/2.3-inch

    20.3 MP

    Panasonic ZS45
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    1/2.33-inch

    16 MP

    Panasonic ZS10
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    1/2.33-inch

    14.1 MP

    Panasonic ZS50
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.1 MP

    Panasonic ZS30
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    1/2.3-inch

    18.1 MP

    Panasonic ZS60
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    1/2.3-inch

    18.1 MP

    Panasonic ZS40
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    1/2.3-inch

    18.1 MP

    Sony a7S III
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    Full Frame

    12.1 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 12 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25's shutter speed can go up to 1/1200 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


    Flash

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 6.40 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 has dimensions of 105 x 59 x 28 mm (4.13 x 2.32 x 1.1"). It weighs 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    105 mm (4.13")

    59 mm (2.32")

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    28 mm (1.1")

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    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 dimensions

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    48

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 gets a score of 48 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    69

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 gets a score of 69 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    GOOD
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    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 gets a score of 74 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    68

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 gets a score of 68 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    EXCELLENT
    85

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 gets a score of 85 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    86

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Evaluation

    We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and give score of 56 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    51

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 a score of 51 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    61

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 a score of 61 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1200 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    GOOD
    75

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 a score of 75 for Focusing parameters.

    •   23 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    53

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 a score of 53 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 a score of 55 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    43

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 a score of 43 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
    •   Internal Storage


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