Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung PL120

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung PL120, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the PL120 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FS25 scores against the PL120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Samsung PL120. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung PL120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FS25 versus the PL120.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and PL120 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and PL120.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung PL120 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.