Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FP3

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic FP3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was revealed 13 months after the FP3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH25 scores against the FP3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FP3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FH25 compared to the FP3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and FP3 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and FP3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH25 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer FH25 should have a benefit in sensor technology.