Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony TX66

Here is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony TX66, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was revealed 11 months later than the TX66 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS25 grades against the TX66 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS25 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS25 versus the TX66.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and TX66 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS25 and TX66.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony TX66 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger ZS25 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.