Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic ZS25

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic ZS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The F5 was manufactured about the same time to the ZS25 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the F5 scores vs the ZS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic F5 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic ZS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the F5 compared to the ZS25.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and ZS25 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and ZS25.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS25 to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.