Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS25

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic LX10 versus Panasonic ZS25, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the LX10 (1") and ZS25 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The LX10 was announced 3 years after the ZS25 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the LX10 matches up versus the ZS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX10 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LX10 provides outside measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the LX10 and the ZS25.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the LX10 and ZS25 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the LX10 and ZS25.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX10 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic LX10 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer LX10 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.