Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX220

Following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX220, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WX220 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FH25 grades versus the WX220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 provides 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 WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH25 versus the WX220.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and WX220 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and WX220.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX220 to offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged FH25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.