Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH5

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was brought out very close to the FH5 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the FH25 grades vs the FH5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 offers external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic FH5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH25 against the FH5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and FH5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and FH5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration.