Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony RX100 II

Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic ZS25 versus Sony RX100 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is fairly close but the ZS25 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") use different sensor measurements.

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The ZS25 was released 5 months prior to the RX100 II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ZS25 matches up vs the RX100 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS25 enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS25 versus Sony RX100 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ZS25 compared to the RX100 II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS25 and RX100 II is 93 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS25 and RX100 II.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS25 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 II will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.