Panasonic FH7 has a
16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Venus Engine IV processor. On the other hand, Olympus FE-25 has a
10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor .
Panasonic FH7's sensor provides 6MP more than Olympus FE-25's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely.
On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.
Below you can see the FH7 and FE-25 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic FH7 and Olympus FE-25 Cameras
Panasonic FH7 and Olympus FE-25 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Panasonic FH7
or the
Olympus FE-25 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
