Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax X-5

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was manufactured 5 months after the X-5 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS25 scores vs the X-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and Pentax X-5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS25 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax X-5 has specifications of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax X-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS25 vs the X-5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and X-5 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS25 and X-5.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you really should take the production date of the products into consideration.