Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS25

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FP5 versus Panasonic ZS25, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was revealed 24 months before the ZS25 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FP5 matches up against the ZS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP5 has got exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP5 versus Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FP5 vs the ZS25.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and ZS25.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS25 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older FP5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.