Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX200V

Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was brought out 9 months later than the HX200V and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ZS25 matches up versus the HX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS25 has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony HX200V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS25 vs the HX200V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and HX200V is 93 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS25 and HX200V.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX200V to render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern ZS25 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.