Canon N vs Panasonic FH25

Let's look much closer at the Canon N vs Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the N (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The N was brought out 2 years later than the FH25 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the N scores against the FH25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The entire galleries are available at Canon N Gallery & Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon N enjoys exterior measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the N vs the FH25.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N and FH25 is 93 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the N and FH25.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH25 to provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer N should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.