Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FS25 versus Panasonic FZ1000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS25 was brought out 6 years earlier than the FZ1000 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the FS25 matches up against the FZ1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 has got physical 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) and the Panasonic FZ1000 has proportions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") and a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS25 versus Panasonic FZ1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FS25 compared to the FZ1000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and FZ1000 is 95 and 55 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and FZ1000.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FS25 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FZ1000 will show extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The older FS25 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.