Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ300

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was introduced 5 years before the FZ300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the FH25 matches up against the FZ300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 offers exterior 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 FZ300 has sizing of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FH25 against the FZ300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and FZ300 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and FZ300.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FH25 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.