Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ8

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic SZ8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was manufactured 4 years prior to the SZ8 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH25 grades against the SZ8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys 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) and the Panasonic SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH25 compared to the SZ8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and SZ8 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and SZ8.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older FH25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.