Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W230

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony W230, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was unveiled 3 years later than the W230 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the ZS25 matches up versus the W230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS25 provides exterior 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 W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony W230 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS25 against the W230.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and W230 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS25 and W230.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern ZS25 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.