Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W650

Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony W650, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was manufactured 13 months after the W650 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ZS25 matches up vs the W650 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. 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 W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS25 and the W650.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and W650 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS25 and W650.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files however you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer ZS25 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.