Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic ZS25

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic GX7 versus Panasonic ZS25, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty close but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and ZS25 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX7 was revealed 11 months after the ZS25 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GX7 matches up versus the ZS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX7 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GX7 comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GX7 compared to the ZS25.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX7 and ZS25 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX7 and ZS25.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GX7 has the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler. The more recent GX7 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.