Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX5

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH25 was announced 11 months later than the TX5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FH25 grades against the TX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FH25 vs the TX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and TX5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and TX5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH25 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH25 will result in more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger FH25 will have an edge in sensor technology.