Canon S120 vs Panasonic FH25

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon S120 vs Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and FH25 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The S120 was announced 2 years after the FH25 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the S120 scores against the FH25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S120 Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon S120 enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Canon S120 vs Panasonic FH25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S120 and the FH25.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and FH25 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S120 and FH25.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S120 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH25 will produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer S120 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.