Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ150

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FS25 versus Panasonic FZ150, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was released 4 years before the FZ150 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FS25 scores against the FZ150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 has outside 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 FZ150 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS25 against the FZ150.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and FZ150 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and FZ150.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of images though you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older FS25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.