Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony RX10 III

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony RX10 III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is very close but the ZS25 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") feature different sensor size.

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The ZS25 was introduced 4 years before the RX10 III and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZS25 grades against the RX10 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS25 features physical 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) whilst the Sony RX10 III has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony RX10 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS25 against the RX10 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and RX10 III is 93 and 53 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS25 and RX10 III.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS25 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 III will render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older ZS25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.