Leica C vs Panasonic FH25

Let's look much closer at the Leica C versus Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the C (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and FH25 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The C was brought out 2 years later than the FH25 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the C matches up vs the FH25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica C & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica C Gallery & Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica C features physical measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the C against the FH25.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the C and FH25 is 92 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the C and FH25.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The C because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FH25 will offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger C is going to have an edge in sensor tech.