Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX70

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was introduced 13 months before the WX70 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FH25 matches up versus the WX70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 has physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH25 against the WX70.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and WX70.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.