Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic ZS25

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Panasonic ZS25, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was launched 14 months after the ZS25 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 140 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ELPH 140 IS scores versus the ZS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 140 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 140 IS provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 140 IS against the ZS25.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 140 IS and ZS25 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 140 IS and ZS25.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer ELPH 140 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.