Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LZ20

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LZ20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH25 was revealed 18 months earlier than the LZ20 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FH25 grades versus the LZ20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 features 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) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LZ20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH25 against the LZ20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and LZ20 is 94 and 71 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and LZ20.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older FH25 will be behind in sensor tech.