Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS25

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FX580 versus Panasonic ZS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was brought out 5 years earlier than the ZS25 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FX580 matches up against the ZS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX580 offers external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Panasonic FX580 versus Panasonic ZS25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FX580 versus the ZS25.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FX580 and ZS25.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older FX580 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.