Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FS25

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic FS25, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was revealed 24 months later than the FS25 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FP7 scores versus the FS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic FS25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FP7 vs the FS25.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and FS25.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer FP7 will have a benefit in sensor technology.