Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ35

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FS25 versus Panasonic FZ35, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was released 17 months prior to the FZ35 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FS25 scores versus the FZ35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS25 versus Panasonic FZ35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FS25 and the FZ35.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and FZ35 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and FZ35.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FS25 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.