Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS45

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS25 and Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was brought out 24 months prior to the ZS45 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ZS25 scores against the ZS45 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS25 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS25 and Panasonic ZS45 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS25 and the ZS45.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and ZS45 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS25 and ZS45.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged ZS25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.