Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung PL200

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic ZS25 versus Samsung PL200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was unveiled 2 years later than the PL200 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ZS25 matches up against the PL200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and Samsung PL200. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS25 has physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS25 against the PL200.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS25 and PL200.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS25 to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ZS25 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.