Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS40

Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was introduced 4 years prior to the ZS40 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH25 grades versus the ZS40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH25 and the ZS40.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and ZS40 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and ZS40.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS40 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FH25 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.