Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS100

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic ZS100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the FH25 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH25 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the ZS100 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH25 matches up against the ZS100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FH25 and the ZS100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and ZS100 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and ZS100.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH25 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic ZS100 will give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.