Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FS25

Following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was announced 2 years after the FS25 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FH7 scores vs the FS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 has physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FH7 versus the FS25.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and FS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and FS25.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH7 to give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger FH7 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.