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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ25 review

Our Rating :
Price when reviewed : £249
inc VAT

Excels for image quality, video capture, performance and controls; at this price you can't go wrong

Specifications

1/2.3in 12.0-megapixel sensor, 16.0x zoom (24-384mm equivalent), 208g

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Both cameras’ lenses start at a wide-angle 24mm (equivalent) focal length, but the TZ25’s 16x zoom isn’t quite a match for the TZ30’s 20x zoom. Along with the TZ30’s higher resolution, it had the edge for capturing details in distant subjects.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ25
Extremely sharp focus means the TZ25 holds it own against cameras with even bigger zoom ranges – click to enlarge

However, the TZ25’s lower resolution gave it an advantage for noise levels, which not only delivered smoother colours in low light, it also helped to resolve details in dense textures, such as foliage, in bright conditions. For us, this was more significant than the TZ30’s extra resolution and zoom range, and on balance we prefer the TZ25’s photos.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ25
There’s quite a lot of noise reduction being used here, but image quality holds together in low light – click to enlarge

If they were the same price we’d probably be tempted by the TZ30’s GPS radio, touchscreen and bigger memory buffer for longer-lasting burst shooting. The TZ25 is £50 cheaper, though. It takes gorgeous photos and videos, it’s fast and it’s easy to use. It’s an obvious Best Buy.

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Basic Specifications

Rating *****
CCD effective megapixels 12.0 megapixels
CCD size 1/2.3in
Viewfinder none
Viewfinder magnification, coverage N/A
LCD screen size 3.0in
LCD screen resolution 460,000 pixels
Articulated screen No
Live view Yes
Optical zoom 16.0x
Zoom 35mm equivalent 24-384mm
Image stabilisation optical, lens based
Maximum image resolution 4,000×3,000
File formats JPEG, MPO; AVCHD, MP4 (AVC)

Physical

Memory slot SDXC
Mermory supplied 70MB internal
Battery type Li-ion
Battery Life (tested) 260 shots
Connectivity USB, AV, mini HDMI
Body material metal
Lens mount N/A
Focal length multiplier N/A
Kit lens model name N/A
Accessories USB cable
Weight 208g
Size 61x105x34mm

Buying Information

Warranty one-year RTB
Price £249
Supplier http://www.amazon.co.uk
Details www.panasonic.co.uk

Camera Controls

Exposure modes program, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual
Shutter speed 15 to 1/4,000 seconds
Aperture range f/3.3-6.3 (wide), f/5.9-6.3 (tele)
ISO range (at full resolution) 100 to 3200
Exposure compensation +/-2 EV
White balance auto, 4 presets, manual
Additional image controls i.Exposure
Manual focus No
Closest macro focus 3cm
Auto-focus modes multi, centre, face detect, tracking
Metering modes multi, centre-weighted, centre, face detect
Flash auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, red-eye reduction
Drive modes single, continuous, self-timer, panorama, HDR, 3D

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