Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS25

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FH5 versus Panasonic ZS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was announced 24 months earlier than the ZS25 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the FH5 grades versus the ZS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 provides exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH5 versus Panasonic ZS25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FH5 vs the ZS25.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and ZS25 is 96 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and ZS25.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged FH5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.