Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX500

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony WX500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was announced 5 years prior to the WX500 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the FH25 grades versus the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FH25 vs the WX500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and WX500 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and WX500.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX500 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH25 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.