Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX100 V

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX100 V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively comparable but the FH25 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH25 was brought out 6 years before the RX100 V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the FH25 matches up vs the RX100 V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX100 V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH25 against the RX100 V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and RX100 V is 94 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and RX100 V.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH25 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 V will show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FH25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.