Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX100

In this article, we are looking at the Panasonic FH25 and Sony QX100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the FH25 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") use totally different sensor size.

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The FH25 was launched 3 years earlier than the QX100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH25 scores versus the QX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys 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 QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH25 and Sony QX100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FH25 versus the QX100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and QX100 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and QX100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH25 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony QX100 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FH25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.