Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS25

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FH6 versus Panasonic ZS25, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was released 12 months earlier than the ZS25 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FH6 grades versus the ZS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 offers outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FH6 compared to the ZS25.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and ZS25 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and ZS25.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older FH6 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.