Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic ZS25

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic LX5 versus Panasonic ZS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and ZS25 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The LX5 was launched 12 months before the ZS25 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the LX5 matches up against the ZS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX5 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX5 versus Panasonic ZS25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the LX5 vs the ZS25.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the LX5 and ZS25 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX5 and ZS25.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX5 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS25 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged LX5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.