Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS25

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic ZS25, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was revealed 3 years prior to the ZS25 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FX700 scores versus the ZS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FX700 compared to the ZS25.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and ZS25 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and ZS25.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS25 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FX700 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.