Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LF1

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") feature different sensor measurements.

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The FH25 was brought out 3 years earlier than the LF1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH25 grades vs the LF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic LF1 has dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FH25 against the LF1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and LF1 is 94 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and LF1.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH25 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic FH25 will provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older FH25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.