Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LX10

Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LX10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the FH25 (1/2.3") and LX10 (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The FH25 was launched 6 years prior to the LX10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH25 scores against the LX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 provides outer 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 LX10 has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH25 versus the LX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and LX10 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and LX10.

To sum up, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH25 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic LX10 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older FH25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.