Canon R vs Panasonic ZS25

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon R and Panasonic ZS25, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the R (30MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the R (Full frame) and ZS25 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The R was revealed 5 years after the ZS25 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the R scores vs the ZS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The full galleries are available at Canon R Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R features exterior measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the R compared to the ZS25.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the R and ZS25 is 62 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the R and ZS25.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon R will render more detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent R is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.