Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX300

Following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony HX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was launched 3 years prior to the HX300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH25 grades vs the HX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony HX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FH25 vs the HX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and HX300 is 94 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and HX300.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX300 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FH25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.