Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax E85

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax E85, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was manufactured 3 years after the E85 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ZS25 scores vs the E85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS25 comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax E85 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS25 and the E85.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS25 and E85 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS25 and E85.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS25 to produce more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher ZS25 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.