Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ3

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was unveiled 24 months before the SZ3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FH25 matches up against the SZ3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH25 and the SZ3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and SZ3 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and SZ3.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.