Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic G5

Below is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic G5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the G5 (16MP) is pretty similar but the FH25 (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The FH25 was revealed 18 months prior to the G5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FH25 scores versus the G5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Panasonic G5 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 comes with physical 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 G5 has dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH25 and the G5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and G5 is 94 and 74 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and G5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor measurements. The FH25 has the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier. The older FH25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.