Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic L10

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic FS25 versus Panasonic L10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the L10 (10MP) is very close but the FS25 (1/2.3") and L10 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS25 was announced 14 months later than the L10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FS25 scores against the L10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Panasonic L10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 enjoys physical 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) while the Panasonic L10 has proportions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS25 versus Panasonic L10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FS25 compared to the L10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and L10 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and L10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FS25 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FS25 will render more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent FS25 will have an edge in sensor tech.