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Sony HX20V vs Panasonic ZS25
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony HX20V advantages over Panasonic ZS25

  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 320 vs 260 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic ZS25 advantages over Sony HX20V

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Lighter weight
    193g vs 254g
    Lighter weight
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    100 vs 10 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony HX10V

Sony HX20V
Sony HX10V
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS
  • $375
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Sony HX20V vs Sony HX10V

Panasonic ZS25
Sony HX10V
  • $470
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $375
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen

Compare Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX10V

Compared to Sony HX30V

Sony HX20V
Sony HX30V
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $477
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony HX20V vs Sony HX30V

Panasonic ZS25
Sony HX30V
  • $470
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $477
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX30V

Compared to Panasonic ZS30

Sony HX20V
Panasonic ZS30
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony HX20V vs Panasonic ZS30

Panasonic ZS25
Panasonic ZS30
  • $470
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS30

Compared to Nikon S9500

Sony HX20V
Nikon S9500
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $470
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony HX20V vs Nikon S9500

Panasonic ZS25
Nikon S9500
  • $470
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $470
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Panasonic ZS25 vs Nikon S9500

Compared to Panasonic ZS35

Sony HX20V
Panasonic ZS35
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Manual focus
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony HX20V vs Panasonic ZS35

Panasonic ZS25
Panasonic ZS35
  • $470
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS35

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