Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic LF1

Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is pretty close but the FS25 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS25 was released 5 years before the LF1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FS25 scores vs the LF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 has outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has sizing of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FS25 against the LF1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and LF1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and LF1.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FS25 features the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The more aged FS25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.