Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony A7c

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony A7c, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the ZS25 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS25 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the A7c and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ZS25 matches up against the A7c when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Sony Alpha A7c. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS25 offers physical 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 Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ZS25 and the A7c.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS25 and A7c is 93 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS25 and A7c.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS25 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7c will show greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older ZS25 will be behind in sensor innovation.