Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FS25

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was introduced 2 years later than the FS25 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FH8 matches up against the FS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH8 compared to the FS25.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and FS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and FS25.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH8 to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent FH8 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.