Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic SZ7

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was announced 3 years earlier than the SZ7 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FS25 scores versus the SZ7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 has got external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FS25 compared to the SZ7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and SZ7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and SZ7.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ7 to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FS25 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.