Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS70

Below is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic ZS25 versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was launched 5 years before the ZS70 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS25 matches up against the ZS70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS25 features outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS25 versus Panasonic ZS70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ZS25 versus the ZS70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and ZS70 is 93 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS25 and ZS70.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older ZS25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.