Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung SL102

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung SL102, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was introduced 4 years after the SL102 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ZS25 scores vs the SL102 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and Samsung SL102. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider 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) while the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung SL102 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS25 against the SL102.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS25 and SL102 is 93 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS25 and SL102.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS25 to resolve more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent ZS25 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.