Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic ZS25

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was released 12 months before the ZS25 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SZ-12 scores versus the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-12 features physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic ZS25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-12 compared to the ZS25.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and ZS25 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-12 and ZS25.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SZ-12 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.