Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX100V

The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was launched 15 months after the HX100V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ZS25 matches up vs the HX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS25 provides outer dimensions 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 HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony HX100V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS25 against the HX100V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and HX100V is 93 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS25 and HX100V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern ZS25 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.