Canon S90 vs Panasonic FH25

Let's look more closely at the Canon S90 vs Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and FH25 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The S90 was revealed 9 months prior to the FH25 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S90 matches up vs the FH25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S90 Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon S90 offers exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S90 vs the FH25.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and FH25 is 92 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S90 and FH25.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S90 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FH25 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older S90 is going to be behind in sensor technology.