Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH25

Following is a extensive review of the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was launched 2 years after the FH25 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the XZ-10 matches up against the FH25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic FH25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the XZ-10 and the FH25.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and FH25 is 91 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and FH25.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher XZ-10 should have an edge in sensor tech.