Panasonic FH25 vs Sony NEX-5T

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony NEX-5T, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is pretty comparable but the FH25 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH25 was unveiled 3 years prior to the NEX-5T and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the FH25 grades versus the NEX-5T in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FH25 compared to the NEX-5T.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and NEX-5T is 94 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and NEX-5T.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The FH25 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher. The older FH25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.