Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony RX100 III

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony RX100 III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is pretty close but the ZS25 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The ZS25 was revealed 16 months earlier than the RX100 III which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ZS25 matches up versus the RX100 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS25 has 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) while the Sony RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony RX100 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS25 vs the RX100 III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS25 and RX100 III is 93 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS25 and RX100 III.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS25 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 III will result in extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZS25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.