Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS25

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic ZS25, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and ZS25 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The LX100 was revealed 21 months after the ZS25 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the LX100 scores against the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 has got exterior measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic ZS25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the LX100 versus the ZS25.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 and ZS25 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 and ZS25.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS25 will produce more detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer LX100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.