Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LX7

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.

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The FH25 was manufactured 21 months earlier than the LX7 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FH25 matches up vs the LX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic LX7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FH25 against the LX7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and LX7 is 94 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and LX7.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH25 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH25 will provide greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FH25 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.