Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LX100

Here is a thorough review of the Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LX100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH25 was unveiled 4 years before the LX100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH25 matches up versus the LX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 provides outside 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 LX100 has specifications of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FH25 against the LX100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and LX100 is 94 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and LX100.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH25 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FH25 will show more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older FH25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.