Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FH25

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic FH25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and FH25 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was announced 7 years after the FH25 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ZS80 scores versus the FH25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS80 enjoys external dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic FH25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ZS80 against the FH25.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and FH25 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and FH25.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS80 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern ZS80 will have an advantage in sensor technology.