Panasonic FH25 vs Sony ZV-1

Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony ZV-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively similar but the FH25 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH25 was released 10 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is quite a big 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 ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FH25 grades against the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 has got exterior 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) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the FH25 versus the ZV-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and ZV-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and ZV-1.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH25 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony ZV-1 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FH25 is going to be behind in sensor technology.