Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS25

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic ZS25, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and ZS25 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF1 was revealed 4 years earlier than the ZS25 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GF1 matches up versus the ZS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF1 comes with exterior dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GF1 against the ZS25.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GF1 and ZS25 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GF1 and ZS25.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF1 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS25 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older GF1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.