Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony RX10

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony RX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the ZS25 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") provide different sensor sizes.

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The ZS25 was manufactured 14 months prior to the RX10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the ZS25 matches up vs the RX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS25 features outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony RX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS25 and the RX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and RX10 is 93 and 58 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS25 and RX10.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS25 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX10 will provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged ZS25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.