Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX10V

The following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FH25 and Sony HX10V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was introduced 13 months earlier than the HX10V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FH25 matches up against the HX10V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH25 vs the HX10V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and HX10V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and HX10V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX10V to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FH25 is going to be behind in sensor tech.