Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony A350

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic ZS25 versus Sony A350, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is very similar but the ZS25 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS25 was unveiled 4 years after the A350 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZS25 scores vs the A350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS25 comes with external 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 Sony A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS25 versus Sony A350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS25 vs the A350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS25 and A350 is 93 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS25 and A350.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS25 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic ZS25 will offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher ZS25 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.