Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung GX-1L

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung GX-1L, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The FS25 was revealed 2 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FS25 scores vs the GX-1L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Samsung GX-1L. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS25 has external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FS25 vs the GX-1L.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and GX-1L is 95 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and GX-1L.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FS25 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FS25 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer FS25 provides a benefit in sensor technology.