Panasonic FH25 vs Sony NEX-5R

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony NEX-5R, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is fairly comparable but the FH25 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The FH25 was introduced 20 months before the NEX-5R making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH25 scores against the NEX-5R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FH25 compared to the NEX-5R.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and NEX-5R is 94 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and NEX-5R.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor measurements. The FH25 has the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The older FH25 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.