Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX100 VA

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic FH25 and Sony RX100 VA, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is very comparable but the FH25 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") use different sensor sizes.

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The FH25 was brought out 8 years before the RX100 VA which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FH25 scores against the RX100 VA with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH25 and Sony RX100 VA in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FH25 compared to the RX100 VA.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and RX100 VA is 94 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and RX100 VA.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH25 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 VA will produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FH25 will be behind in sensor technology.