Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W800

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was revealed 4 years prior to the W800 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the FH25 grades versus the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FH25 against the W800.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and W800 is 94 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and W800.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W800 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.