Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FS25

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was announced 4 years after the FS25 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FH10 grades versus the FS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 provides outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH10 against the FS25.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and FS25 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and FS25.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher FH10 provides an advantage in sensor tech.