Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic G10

Following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic G10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the G10 (12MP) is pretty similar but the FS25 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The FS25 was introduced 18 months earlier than the G10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FS25 matches up versus the G10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS25 features outer measurements 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 G10 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic G10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FS25 versus the G10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and G10 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and G10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The FS25 uses the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The more aged FS25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.