Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic ZS5

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic ZS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was revealed 16 months earlier than the ZS5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the FS25 grades versus the ZS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic ZS5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FS25 compared to the ZS5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and ZS5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and ZS5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FS25 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.