Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS25

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic FS12 versus Panasonic FS25, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was brought out 3 months after the FS25 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FS12 grades versus the FS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS12 has got outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS12 versus Panasonic FS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FS12 compared to the FS25.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and FS25.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account.