Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX400V

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS25 versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was manufactured 13 months before the HX400V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the ZS25 matches up vs the HX400V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS25 features outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS25 versus Sony HX400V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS25 against the HX400V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and HX400V is 93 and 62 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS25 and HX400V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX400V to produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older ZS25 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.