Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX1

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony TX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH25 was introduced 18 months later than the TX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH25 grades vs the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 offers outer 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 TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony TX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FH25 against the TX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and TX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and TX1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH25 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH25 will result in extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger FH25 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.