Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GX1

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic GX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the FH25 (1/2.3") and GX1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The FH25 was released 13 months before the GX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FH25 grades against the GX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX1 has sizing of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FH25 and the GX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and GX1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and GX1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The FH25 has the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The more aged FH25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.