Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH25

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and FH25 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was brought out 2 years later than the FH25 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up versus the FH25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 has physical dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the FH25.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and FH25 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and FH25.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FH25 will deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X20 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.