Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ2500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") use different sensor dimensions.

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The FS25 was announced 8 years earlier than the FZ2500 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FS25 scores against the FZ2500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ2500 has sizing of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") along with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ2500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FS25 and the FZ2500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and FZ2500 is 95 and 53 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and FZ2500.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS25 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ2500 will offer extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.