Leica X1 vs Panasonic ZS25

In this article, we are comparing the Leica X1 and Panasonic ZS25, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the X1 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the X1 (APS-C) and ZS25 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The X1 was announced 4 years before the ZS25 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Leica X1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the X1 grades against the ZS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica X1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica X1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica X1 has outer measurements of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Leica X1 and Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the X1 against the ZS25.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1 and ZS25 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X1 and ZS25.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X1 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS25 will provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged X1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.