Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX30

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was unveiled 18 months later than the WX30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the ZS25 matches up vs the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS25 features external dimensions 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 WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony WX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS25 compared to the WX30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS25 and WX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS25 and WX30.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern ZS25 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.