Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W730

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH25 and Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was manufactured 24 months prior to the W730 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH25 matches up against the W730 with regards to 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-W730. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys outside dimensions 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 W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH25 and Sony W730 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FH25 against the W730.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and W730 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and W730.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos however you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older FH25 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.