Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS25

Below, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-11 versus Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was announced 17 months before the ZS25 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SZ-11 scores versus the ZS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 provides outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-11 versus Panasonic ZS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-11 against the ZS25.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and ZS25 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and ZS25.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.