Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GF7

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GF7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is relatively similar but the FH25 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The FH25 was launched 5 years before the GF7 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FH25 grades vs the GF7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account 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") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FH25 and the GF7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and GF7 is 94 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and GF7.

Clearly, both cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The FH25 contains the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field harder. The more aged FH25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.