Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ60

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic FZ60, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was manufactured 18 months prior to the FZ60 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FH25 matches up versus the FZ60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 offers external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic FZ60 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH25 compared to the FZ60.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and FZ60 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and FZ60.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FH25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.