Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX1

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the ZS25 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS25 was introduced 3 years after the WX1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ZS25 matches up versus the WX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS25 has got 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 WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony WX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ZS25 versus the WX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and WX1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS25 and WX1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS25 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS25 will deliver greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger ZS25 will have an advantage in sensor technology.