Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax XG-1

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FS25 and Pentax XG-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was announced 6 years earlier than the XG-1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FS25 matches up versus the XG-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Pentax XG-1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax XG-1 has proportions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS25 and Pentax XG-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FS25 compared to the XG-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and XG-1 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and XG-1.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax XG-1 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FS25 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.