Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic SZ5

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was unveiled 4 years before the SZ5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the FS25 scores against the SZ5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic SZ5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FS25 and the SZ5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and SZ5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and SZ5.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ5 to result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FS25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.