Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony QX100

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS25 versus Sony QX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the ZS25 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The ZS25 was released 8 months prior to the QX100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ZS25 matches up against the QX100 when it comes 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-QX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS25 has outside 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) while the Sony QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS25 versus Sony QX100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS25 compared to the QX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and QX100 is 93 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS25 and QX100.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS25 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony QX100 will show more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older ZS25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.