Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LX5

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") boast totally different sensor size.

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The FH25 was released 11 months before the LX5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH25 scores versus the LX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic LX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH25 compared to the LX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and LX5 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and LX5.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH25 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH25 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FH25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.