Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung GX-10

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung GX-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is very comparable but the FS25 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS25 was manufactured 2 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FS25 grades versus the GX-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 provides exterior 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 Samsung GX-10 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FS25 versus the GX-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and GX-10 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and GX-10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FS25 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic FS25 will provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger FS25 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.