Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung PL120

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung PL120, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was released very close to the PL120 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FH25 scores versus the PL120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Samsung PL120. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 comes with 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) while the Samsung PL120 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung PL120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH25 against the PL120.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and PL120 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and PL120.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH25 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.