Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony A68

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic ZS25 versus Sony A68, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the ZS25 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS25 was unveiled 3 years before the A68 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ZS25 grades versus the A68 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS25 provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS25 versus Sony A68 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS25 compared to the A68.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and A68 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS25 and A68.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS25 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A68 will give more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older ZS25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.