Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax X70

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS25 versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was introduced 3 years after the X70 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ZS25 matches up against the X70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and Pentax X70. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS25 offers external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has proportions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS25 versus Pentax X70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ZS25 and the X70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS25 and X70 is 93 and 71 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS25 and X70.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS25 to deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger ZS25 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.