Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GF7

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FS25 versus Panasonic GF7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The FS25 was manufactured 7 years before the GF7 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FS25 grades versus the GF7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 features exterior 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 GF7 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FS25 versus Panasonic GF7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FS25 compared to the GF7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and GF7 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and GF7.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FS25 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GF7 will offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FS25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.