Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX5

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the ZS25 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The ZS25 was unveiled 2 years later than the HX5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ZS25 scores vs the HX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS25 offers external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS25 against the HX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and HX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS25 and HX5.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS25 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS25 will offer you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger ZS25 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.