Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZR1

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was revealed 18 months later than the ZR1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH25 matches up against the ZR1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 has exterior 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) while the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic ZR1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FH25 compared to the ZR1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and ZR1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and ZR1.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH25 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher FH25 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.