Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX50V

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic ZS25 versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was introduced 3 months prior to the HX50V and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS25 matches up vs the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS25 features external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS25 compared to the HX50V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and HX50V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS25 and HX50V.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX50V to give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.