Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS25

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic LX7 versus Panasonic ZS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and ZS25 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The LX7 was brought out 2 months prior to the ZS25 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the LX7 matches up against the ZS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX7 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX7 comes with outside measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Panasonic LX7 versus Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the LX7 against the ZS25.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and ZS25 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the LX7 and ZS25.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX7 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS25 will resolve extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.