Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ80

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was brought out 9 years earlier than the FZ80 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FS25 scores against the FZ80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 offers exterior dimensions 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 FZ80 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FS25 versus the FZ80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and FZ80 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and FZ80.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ80 to deliver greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older FS25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.