Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX100

Following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony RX100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is pretty close but the FH25 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH25 was revealed 20 months before the RX100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FH25 matches up versus the RX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 has external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FH25 vs the RX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and RX100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and RX100.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH25 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX100 will result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FH25 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.