Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony A580

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony A580, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the A580 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the ZS25 (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The ZS25 was introduced 20 months later than the A580 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the ZS25 matches up against the A580 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS25 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A580 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS25 compared to the A580.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and A580 is 93 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS25 and A580.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The ZS25 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult. The newer ZS25 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.