Canon S120 vs Panasonic FS25

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon S120 and Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is pretty close but the S120 (1/1.7") and FS25 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S120 was revealed 4 years later than the FS25 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S120 matches up vs the FS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S120 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon S120 has outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S120 and the FS25.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and FS25 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S120 and FS25.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The S120 has the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The fresher S120 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.