Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A6500

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony A6500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and A6500 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH25 was announced 6 years earlier than the A6500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FH25 scores versus the A6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Sony Alpha a6500. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony A6500 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony A6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FH25 compared to the A6500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and A6500 is 94 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and A6500.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH25 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A6500 will result in greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged FH25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.