Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung CL5

Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic FH25 and Samsung CL5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") possess different sensor measurements.

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The FH25 was brought out 23 months after the CL5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FH25 grades vs the CL5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Samsung CL5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH25 compared to the CL5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and CL5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and CL5.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH25 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH25 will give extra detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher FH25 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.