Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W290

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W290, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was released 3 years later than the W290 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS25 matches up against the W290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS25 features exterior 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) while the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS25 versus the W290.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS25 and W290 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS25 and W290.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS25 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ZS25 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.