Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS25

Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic ZS25, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very comparable but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and ZS25 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The LX100 II was manufactured 5 years later than the ZS25 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the LX100 II scores versus the ZS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II features physical measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 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).

Compare the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic ZS25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the LX100 II against the ZS25.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and ZS25 is 81 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and ZS25.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX100 II featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic LX100 II will show more detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.