Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic ZS40

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FS25 versus Panasonic ZS40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was released 6 years prior to the ZS40 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FS25 matches up against the ZS40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS25 versus Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FS25 vs the ZS40.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and ZS40 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and ZS40.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS40 to show more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FS25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.