Canon S100 vs Panasonic FS25

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon S100 versus Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the S100 (1/1.7") and FS25 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S100 was manufactured 2 years later than the FS25 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S100 scores against the FS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon S100 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S100 against the FS25.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and FS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and FS25.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The S100 has got the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler. The more recent S100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.